Ok where to start,
I began listening to the pod casts in September/October 2015, they were live shows except when the group had to go out and about then they pre-recorded or just did not do a show (which does not happen often)
Since I started to listen I keep hearing from other (older) DIS Podcast listeners about how it use to be with the banter, off handed remarks etc, and that they were all pre-recorded.
I am often left scratching my head, and left thinking was it really that much better, I still hear banter, off handed jokes, and things that left me saying to myself " OMG...did they just say that...LMFAO"
Few examples from recent shows that are awesome, and is what everyone is looking for (banter, off handedness, fresh and hilarious)
- the hot dog episode with JeniLynn both on the Universal show as well as on the DIS show (poor girl was put on the spot, but took it like a champ!)
- the Hearkening/Harping episode where they looked up the meanings on Siri
- The recent episode (sorry can't recall if it was live or not) where Pete literally told them to "Reel it in Reel it in" because the show was getting off topic and he needed to keep the show on track (due to time restrictions I'm sure)
- Pete's rant about Hollywood and Vine (aka Vile)
- Kevin's rant about people on the bus vs wheelchairs, it was honest and to the point and told it like it was/is
- There have been a few occasions where one member of the team disagreed with others comments or thoughts, both sides made great points about why they don't like an attraction but clarified that it was just not for them. Craig has done this a few times, as has JeniLynn and Pete. The way they project their thoughts are clear and precise and they clarify why something does not work for them but may work for someone else.
- Pete/John/Kevin have all made colorful remarks about being gay (and man did their comments come out of left field and I laughed soooo hard, I would go into specifics...but there have been a few and one involved something from behind... LOL)
- Oh and the new? line about clutching their pearls when they have an OMG moment!! Priceless.
- Ryno's Dinosaur's reference.. "I'm the baby gotta love me" (that had a few people talking and reminiscing)
- Pete's interjection about Tomorrowland , He puts in his opinion about the show just as John started this news about Disney. (it was not really on topic of what John was talking about but he made it relevant and had a great discussion about it)
-LOVE the chance to talk to the team during live shows, as well as to other listeners. It really starts to feel like a family when we can all talk together no matter how far apart we are!!
Last but not least
- When Pete moved his glasses down his nose, looked over his glasses right at the camera, and told people to donate to Give Kids the World. (sorry don't recall his exact wording)
-Pete, has on numerous occasions has, again right at the camera, told Disney that they suck (for lack of a better term) whether it be a dining experience, cast member interaction, or dining plan roll out. How much more point blank and blunt do people want him to be (and it is LIVE, not rehearsed or edited)
The chemistry of the team is great! They each bring something different and unique to the table, the shows where they each explained how they came to the DIS and how Disney has changed their lives is a perfect example of how unique they each are. The thing I loved about these shows was how each of their stories are all things I can relate to, as I am sure so many others can relate to also.
I posted a message on Pete's page that pretty much sums it up.
The 7in7's have been great, and I think that JeniLynn, Teresa and Dustin should do some outside Disney Park excursions. All based in Florida, such as the beach, Daytona boardwalk shop areas, more restaurants, shopping, or other points of interest that a family can enjoy that has to do other then Disney. It does not have to be as in depth as the other DIS 7in7's but take some live video, or camera pics etc. They have done some like the chocolate factory they went to.
So all in all, I love the way the show progresses, love the chemistry, love the set up.
Not much to complain about at all, but I have seen occasions where fans try to reach out to the team and they are not responded to. NOW I 100% get that you all have lives and obviously deserve privacy and I know that you all probably get some unwanted unprovoked negative attention, but if there is a honest fan that asks questions or sends messages that the team could try to get back to them when ever possible. For the most part, I have had great interaction with some team members, but hard as I have tried, one member (I am not naming names) never got back to me....I am sure this person is swamped but I have messaged (through facebook and yes I am a friend of their's ) them a few times to tell the member how much I loved the show, asked the member about info from a business person point of view but to the best I can tell the messages went unread. Again, this is not a shot at the member, because as a business person also, I know how busy things get. Sometimes us fans need some clarification or other info of what was talked about on the show, so it is nice to get some feedback
The only other thing I would like to see is more reviews of dining in or out of the parks, other local hotels, traveling in Florida by car, or walking through the different areas of the park with the DIS team so we can see it from their point of view. There are so many new viewers, new Disney fans like myself that could use the teams expertise. It is easy to get "lost" in the parks, and just wander around and miss the true beauty of the park, but if had overviews with a team member, that could be sooo beneficial to sooo many.
So all in all, love the show, more outings would be great (example Let Kathy take video and do an overview to go with her blog about Animal Kingdom), Keep in touch with the fans. Fan interaction is a great way to keep view-ship. I love it when Kevin, Dustin, Craig interject during shows and mention the people talking on line (pardon the spelling 'Chatteratti')
Keep up the great work!
