Kevin...how about some actual content? [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

Amyv

08-05-2007, 07:45 PM

Hey Kevin.
My husband and I are big Disney fans, and also listen to numerous podcasts on the internet about Disney. I just finished listening to about 30 minutes of your podcast from Jul 24; and the only actual new content was your disapproval of the Whispering Canyon restaurant at Wilderness Lodge. It seemed as if you and your cohorts went out of your way to be unspecific and vague as you answered questions...perhaps so you don't tick off the powers at be at Disney who might read this website? My reccommendation is that you get much more specific in taking a position and giving advice to your listeners...
This would make your podcast much more valuable....

I understand this podcast is a balancing act, and thanks for your efforts... would be more happy with honest answers/opinons from you guys...

Thanks...

rlduvall

08-05-2007, 08:22 PM

:confused3 I find that the podcasts are always full of honest, sometimes brutal, opinions. Keep up the great work everyone!!! And actually, it's Pete's podcast baby . . .

cjunken

08-05-2007, 09:03 PM

I understand this podcast is a balancing act, and thanks for your efforts... would be more happy with honest answers/opinons from you guys...

Thanks...

More honest answers and opinons? Wow, I regualrly think they are pretty brutal. My opinion is that they really have no fear when criticizing Disney, good or bad.

clombardi

08-05-2007, 09:20 PM

I have to defend Kevin and the other DIS podcasters. I think the podcasts are extremely informative, honest, and unbiased.

Tissa

08-05-2007, 09:27 PM

:confused3 I guess I haven't been listening to the same podcast then because they are very informative. I think ticking Disney off is the last thing they are worried about.

Amyv

08-05-2007, 09:32 PM

I have to admit, this is the first DIS only Dis Podcast I've heard, so it's possible they are more open in podcasts from other dates. My husband constantly has me listen to various Disney podcasts that can be brutally honest in their opinion of Disney; so I'm used to much rougher conversations.

I should not have judged this show on one listen; I'll have to listen to other Dis podcasts to get a better feel for the tone of the show.

I apologize if my opinion was out of whack or offended other listeners...

Mrs Grumpy

08-05-2007, 10:09 PM

Yes, please listen to some other dates on the podcast. They don't sugar coat anything. They are really good (at least I think they are) about telling you the good and the not so good stuff.

DisneyKevin

08-05-2007, 11:07 PM

Hey amyv....I appreciate the comments and the retraction. I think that if you give us a chance...you might find that we are sometimes a bit too honest.

I can honestly say that yours is the very first time I have heard our podcast described as not "taking a position". We are pretty vocal about that which pleases us as well as that which doesnt....especially that which doesnt.

Even if you decide to not listen to anymore, all you need do is read a few other threads on this board where folks have a different opinion than mine.

It's also the very first time I have ever had anyone wonder if we were trying to placate the "powers that be" at Disney. :lmao:

Thanks again,
Kevin

tinkerbellblondie19

08-05-2007, 11:10 PM

Wow, um, vague and fluffy(Really couldn't think of a good word)? I don't think that could be used to describe the team unless the word "not" was in there.

DisneyKevin

08-05-2007, 11:13 PM

ok....I gotta tell you....

I just went back and re-read Amyv's post.

I described the food at the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station as swill.

I really do have get "off the fence." :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

SamSam

08-05-2007, 11:24 PM

I have found the Podcast to be extremely informative, unbiased and brutally honest in their opinions. To the Podcast....Keep up the great work!.

gowensby

08-06-2007, 12:12 AM

Keep up the good work guys. I love the untarnished view of Disney though I sometimes disagree with the opinions. I look forward to Tuesdays! Thanks guys!:thumbsup2

Disneybridein2k3

08-06-2007, 06:56 AM

cxcelica

08-06-2007, 07:20 AM

Just wanted to voice my support also for Kevin and the roundtable. Theirs is one of the few podcasts who I have found to be honest about Disney without turning off the Disney fan. Its a very fine line between being critical and honest without turning into a podcast that just bashes Disney, which is what it seems the OP is looking for anyway(and there are some of them out there). The roundtable does a great job of walking that line.

Keep up the good work :thumbsup2 .

mommyceratops

08-06-2007, 07:52 AM

The roundtable will call Disney any day of the week. They are very true and never hold out. :teacher:

I also appreciate where they will call it as they see it for that day but are open to listen to more information. They are very receptive to other opinions. :3dglasses

Of course Pete is very PC! (Just joking - total sarcasm there) :lmao: :lmao: He will say it and disagree with Disney. He is very vocal about his stand on the union's and how he feels about them outsourcing employees and when they lack their guest service. :thumbsup2 Thanks Pete!

They will say it and not worry about being "PC" nothing is ever sugar coated to please Disney!

Kevin, my DH and I were joking that you and John will have to start wearing costumes to do dining reviews, for fear they will do something to your food. :lmao: The only thing Kevin sugar coats is in the review the desert was good. :woohoo: He did use swill, so if you were trying to please Disney you might need to try again! :goodvibes

Bawb, Corey and Julie will tell it honestly. Always.....

I only listen to this Disney podcast, so I have nothing to compare. I don't feel they are worried to tick anyone off.

They are respectful to everyone’s opinions and know not everyone will agree. Which is awesome, they even argue and disagree with each other in respectful ways.

Unless of course you are a chronic gas suffer. :eek: They tend to pick on them (Just joking again)

So listen to some more and you will see that they will call Disney on any topic and praise them for anything good.

Thanks for the honest work men and woman of the roundtable. Reflecting on my post you are an awesome group of friends, and that is hard to find. You guys are very lucky!

Is it Wednesday yet?!

:grouphug:

cxcelica

08-06-2007, 10:09 AM

You must have gotten the Dis Unplugged confused with WDWToday! Not bad people, but very unspecific and vague....

LOL.. are you Lou Mongello??? I happen to like WDW Today, but you are right it is a completely different podcast. If you are about to leave on vacation and want to gather as much quick info for your vacation as possible, I would recommend listening to WDW Today, they are very knowledgeable and present it in rapid fire pace.

I used to listen to about six or seven podcasts a week but have narrowed it down to just 3, the DIS, WDW Today and WDW Radio. There are only so many hours in a week, and only so many times in a week I can hear a different podcast report the same Disney News, to me these three offer something unique and different to keep me interested.

rlduvall

08-06-2007, 10:26 AM

I used to listen to about six or seven podcasts a week but have narrowed it down to just 3, the DIS, WDW Today and WDW Radio. There are only so many hours in a week, and only so many times in a week I can hear a different podcast report the same Disney News, to me these three offer something unique and different to keep me interested.

Those are my three favs, also. :thumbsup2 Each one offers something totally different and interesting.

Fredd's Girl

08-06-2007, 11:33 AM

LOL.. are you Lou Mongello??? I happen to like WDW Today, but you are right it is a completely different podcast.

oh Lou! oh Lou! (Sorry, I couldn't resist. :lmao: )

I just can't figure out why poor Kevin gets picked on so much?? I think he is anything but vague in his restaurant reviews...he practically tells us everything short of the texture of each bite and how many times he had to chew it before he swallowed!! He even reads the descriptions off of the menu!! But that's just my 2 cents.

mommyceratops

08-06-2007, 12:50 PM

oh Lou! oh Lou! (Sorry, I couldn't resist. :lmao: )

I just can't figure out why poor Kevin gets picked on so much?? I think he is anything but vague in his restaurant reviews...he practically tells us everything short of the texture of each bite and how many times he had to chew it before he swallowed!! He even reads the descriptions off of the menu!! But that's just my 2 cents.

I wondered the same thing. :goodvibes

You know what they say the cute, sophisticated, smart, rich guys always get picked on. I simply adore Kevin!

Maybe they were hungry when they listened to the review! Keep up the good reviews Kevin I can't wait to the next one.

Guess this is we love Kevin week instead of pick on Bob! :laughing:

:dance3:

tweedlemom

08-06-2007, 01:06 PM

Hey don't pick on Lou, he's awesome!

kabbie

08-06-2007, 02:04 PM

Hey don't pick on Lou, he's awesome!

I know! I can't believe the folks on WDW Today who pick on Lou because he's short. Not exactly something he can control. I do agree with them that Lou's show is a little long. I do listen to the 3 mentioned...WDW Today, WDW Radio and of course first and foremost DIS Unplugged. All of them are equally entertaining in their way.

Disneybridein2k3

08-06-2007, 04:47 PM

LOL.. are you Lou Mongello??? I happen to like WDW Today, but you are right it is a completely different podcast. If you are about to leave on vacation and want to gather as much quick info for your vacation as possible, I would recommend listening to WDW Today, they are very knowledgeable and present it in rapid fire pace.

I used to listen to about six or seven podcasts a week but have narrowed it down to just 3, the DIS, WDW Today and WDW Radio. There are only so many hours in a week, and only so many times in a week I can hear a different podcast report the same Disney News, to me these three offer something unique and different to keep me interested.
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: That cracked me up! Nope, not Lou but I am a fan :cutie: I just met Lou a few weeks ago at Magic Meets in PA - he's a really nice guy and filled with Disney trivia. Love his podcast too!

Those are my three favs, also. :thumbsup2 Each one offers something totally different and interesting. I am with you on all three - and I just got into another one - Netcot podcast -- one of our fellow DUPS suggested it - I love everyone's perspective but the Dis is my fav.

oh Lou! oh Lou! (Sorry, I couldn't resist. :lmao: )
I just can't figure out why poor Kevin gets picked on so much?? I think he is anything but vague in his restaurant reviews...he practically tells us everything short of the texture of each bite and how many times he had to chew it before he swallowed!! He even reads the descriptions off of the menu!! But that's just my 2 cents.:rotfl: For those that understand what that means....LOL!!! Poor Lou - Matt really does get on his case!

Hey don't pick on Lou, he's awesome! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 (2 thumbs up for Lou!)

tinkerbellblondie19

08-06-2007, 06:50 PM

Well, I'm officially checking out WDW today and WDW radio out of curiousity. The more disney fixes I can get, the better. But the Dis will always be my fav.

Disneybridein2k3

08-06-2007, 07:32 PM

But the Dis will always be my fav.
duh! :cutie:

Fredd's Girl

08-07-2007, 09:15 AM

Disneybridein2K3-Netcot is awesome! I like it alot!

The thing that I like about WDW Today (muppets!), WDW Radio (oh lou! oh lou!), Netcot (Rock On!), and the DIS (It's a train wreck I tell ya!) is that they are all different. You can truly get different insight from all 4 shows.

My heart will always belong to the DIS though...my first Disney podcast! :cloud9:

tinkerbellblondie19

08-07-2007, 10:33 AM

I like netcot too. It's my second fav.

Like the top 7 things pal mickey would never say almost top 7 list? I was laughing my head off every time I saw a pal mickey on my last trip. Hey, Pal! Let's go for a beer!

Cyrano

08-07-2007, 11:11 AM

dpuck1998

08-07-2007, 03:58 PM

Cruz Family

08-07-2007, 04:11 PM

Does anyone know if we can expect one of Kevins oh-so-vague reviews this week?

DisneyKevin

08-07-2007, 04:57 PM

No Review in this weeks show.....but yes for next week!!!!

Woohoo!!!

dpuck1998

08-07-2007, 05:39 PM

No Review in this weeks show.....but yes for next week!!!!

Woohoo!!!

hmm...I smell......Victoria and Alberts :wizard:

Cruz Family

08-07-2007, 06:40 PM

No Review in this weeks show.....but yes for next week!!!!

Woohoo!!!

I will guess 50's Primetime.
CG and V&A back to back just doesn't sound right. I can't believe you try to pass this off as work!....:confused3:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

vellamint

08-07-2007, 10:21 PM

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: That cracked me up! Nope, not Lou but I am a fan :cutie: I just met Lou a few weeks ago at Magic Meets in PA - he's a really nice guy and filled with Disney trivia. Love his podcast too!

I am with you on all three - and I just got into another one - Netcot podcast -- one of our fellow DUPS suggested it - I love everyone's perspective but the Dis is my fav.

:rotfl: For those that understand what that means....LOL!!! Poor Lou - Matt really does get on his case!

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 (2 thumbs up for Lou!)

These are my four favs also!!! Funny, informative and entertaining!!!

DIS will always be my favorite.

SamIAm21

08-09-2007, 02:35 PM

LOL.. are you Lou Mongello???
I used to listen to about six or seven podcasts a week but have narrowed it down to just 3, the DIS, WDW Today and WDW Radio. There are only so many hours in a week, and only so many times in a week I can hear a different podcast report the same Disney News, to me these three offer something unique and different to keep me interested.

You nailed the three I listen to. I like them all for different reasons. I like the DIS Unplugged because it is more "grown up" and it sounds like a conversation I would want to be a part of. I would love to be at a gathering with these people. They are fun, open minded, but hold nothing back in terms of opinions on WDW. They call it like they see it. You gotta love that these days! It's a pretty rare event.

I like WDW Today because of its short concise topics and podcasts. I like WDW Radio for its detailed look at all things WDW. Who knew there was so much thought put into Dinoland at DAK?

cxcelica

08-09-2007, 02:46 PM

I like WDW Today because of its short concise topics and podcasts. I like WDW Radio for its detailed look at all things WDW. Who knew there was so much thought put into Dinoland at DAK?

I could not agree more, that Dinoland podcast was one of my favorite. I was not a big fan of dinoland before, not that I hated it, but it just did nothing for me. Now I am not saying that I am going to love it now, but I am looking forward to going there the next time I am down there and trying to pick out a few of the things that were mentioned, that I never knew before.

The thing that works for Lou is that he presents the information in a friendly conversationalist fashion. There are plenty of people who have alot of Disney knowledge, but often they seem like they are talking down to you and just trying to show how much they know and you don't. Lou does not do that.

His show is completely different than the Dis Unplugged and both are great.

snoopywoodstockus

08-09-2007, 02:49 PM

I just want to throw my opinion in.

I love their info. I find it refreshingly unbiased and honest. So, So many of them all take the direction of "Disney can do no wrong". It is obvious how much they all LOVE Disney, but know Disney isn't perfect.

keep up the good work.

Cruz Family

08-09-2007, 03:22 PM

I could not agree more, that Dinoland podcast was one of my favorite. I was not a big fan of dinoland before, not that I hated it, but it just did nothing for me. Now I am not saying that I am going to love it now, but I am looking forward to going there the next time I am down there and trying to pick out a few of the things that were mentioned, that I never knew before.

I totally agree, that was fantastic! I didn't have a problem with Dinoland before, but now I can't wait to go back and explore.:thumbsup2

tinkerbellblondie19

08-09-2007, 04:02 PM

Well, I listen to the Dis, WDW Today, and Netcot.

WDW Radio didn't interest me.

And I think the review will be of CRT.

MikeScott8

09-24-2007, 01:33 AM

I enjoy WDW Today and Inside the Magic. But I only listen to them to pass the time between Tuesdays :-)

Hopefully its okay to post this here:
http://www.disneypodcastdirectory.net/directory.aspx
List all the disney podcast out there....an extensive list...

WOW I just found this thread... Thanks for the link to my site! I listen to TOO MANY Disney podcasts. Try all the ones I have listed! (and some other none Disney podcasts - have 198 in Doppler, the podcatching app I use)

Mike