10 years of greatness - the DISUnplugged turns 10

[Princess Jes]

I'm sure the call out may/will come soon enough for us all to reflect on the 10 years of the podcast and "vote" or suggest our favorite moment/s from the show. And if not, it's fun anyway!

So why not get a head start and get a list going (props for time stamps and/or episode numbers/dates so us newer listeners/viewers can go back and experience for ourselves!!)

I've only been listening for about 2 years, so fairly new, but I have listened to part of 2013 and every show after as well as some key episodes as mentioned or recommended by others here.

So some of my favorites are:

Ben's show - 7/27/11
What a brilliant show! Bringing Ben in to talk about how he handles the parks as a child and teen with autism was wonderful and I'm sure extremely helpful for some mums and dads out there!

Kevin's dining reviews.
I feel like these need to be lumped together because they're all brilliant!! But the LTT, Coral Reef, Shutters and Tony's are all above brilliant.

Kevin discussing wheelchairs and scooters.
I don't have a date for this (can anyone help?) but I feel like it was in the past 2 years.
His discussion about how difficult it is to navigate the parks with a wheelchair or scooter and for people to stop saying they get "front of the line" because often they have to wait longer than anyone, was moving and downright amazing.

Julie EDIT: John: "stuff your sorry's"
I haven't listened to this, but I've heard about it and for that, it makes a memorable moment for me.

Julie "have another rocket bar, you fat cow" (please correct me if this was someone else)
The episode that has this is beyond hilarious!!
Again, I can't remember which ep it is but I feel like it's a 2012/2013 ep?

Teresa and Kathy's 101 segments.
They're all great!! (Except I can't download the world showcase part 1 from iTunes )

Obviously, all the 7 in 7's.

I'm sure there are so many more, but let's start making a list!!

 

[Justin91]

Any episode with Pete saying Voodoo Sticky Pig Wings...


Happy Birthday DisUnplugged!!

 

[Tonyz]

Honestly, I don't really like Kevin's wheelchair rant. I find it preachy and a little holier-than-thou. Can't believe it was picked as best moment of last year. But hey, to each his own. Still love everything else Kevin does.

"Here's your rocket bar" was John's genius. One of the funniest episodes ever!

There's so many moments from the past few years that I have loved. Dining reviews, Pete's rants, Dustin's segments, all the guys' (and gals') hilarious one liners. It's a nonstop barrage of greatness! Too many to list or to even remember. I'd pay someone to make a "Best of" of the funniest moments from the last few years.

 

[Princess Jes]

"Here's your rocket bar" was John's genius. One of the funniest episodes ever!

ahh yes! now I remember!
I know I downloaded that ep specifically because it was meant to be the funniest episode ever, and it certainly delivered. But I cant remember which one it was and what they were even discussing?

 

[Tonyz]

ahh yes! now I remember!
I know I downloaded that ep specifically because it was meant to be the funniest episode ever, and it certainly delivered. But I cant remember which one it was and what they were even discussing?

An email show. 8/26/10. 55 minutes in.

 

[DisneyKevin]

Honestly, I don't really like Kevin's wheelchair rant. I find it preachy and a little holier-than-thou. Can't believe it was picked as best moment of last year. But hey, to each his own. Still love everything else Kevin does.

Spend the day in the Magic Kingdom in a wheelchair or pushing one and let me know what you think.

Listen as a jerk says something nasty to someone you care about because of some perceived benefit to riding in a wheelchair and let me know what you think.

I will always be preachy and holier than though about this.

And thanks for he compliment.

 

[Tonyz]

Spend the day in the Magic Kingdom in a wheelchair or pushing one and let me know what you think.

Listen as a jerk says something nasty to someone you care about because of some perceived benefit to riding in a wheelchair and let me know what you think.

I will always be preachy and holier than though about this.

And thanks for he compliment.

Yeah, I'm sure you're right. If I experienced that, I would almost certainly be of a different mindset. Maybe it's because I always try to be very courteous and patient with people in wheelchairs at Disney, so I guess I just assumed that's how most people are, and I never think of it as an issue. But yeah... that's probably not the case.

 

[dina444444]

An email show. 8/26/10. 55 minutes in.

That whole episode is hysterical with how off topic the show veered at a few points.

 

[Cousin Orville]

I love the humor in all the episodes and the level of effort and passion that goes into the shows by everyone. And I appreciate the idea that Disney, even something that we all love, is not off limits to criticism when warranted.

As for specific shows, the Adventures by Disney reviews beginning with the brief discussion of Australia by Pete years ago. This made a profound impact on me personally and drove me to try the ABD brand. It's created a chain of events that has positively affected me and my relationship with my son (who I travel with often) for the last several years.

Happy Birthday!

Sorry I'll miss the 10th anniv. I'll be in Germany on ABD. Not my fault

 

[pjweaver]

The drinking around the worlds episodes were great, particularly YC/BC/Swalphin

This weeks rapid fire by Julie became an instant classic.

 

[Princess Jes]

An email show. 8/26/10. 55 minutes in.

Many thanks friend! I shall listen to this tomorrow!!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The drinking around the worlds episodes were great, particularly YC/BC/Swalphin

This weeks rapid fire by Julie became an instant classic.

Definitely gave new meaning to the term "Cinderella facial"

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yeah, I'm sure you're right. If I experienced that, I would almost certainly be of a different mindset. Maybe it's because I always try to be very courteous and patient with people in wheelchairs at Disney, so I guess I just assumed that's how most people are, and I never think of it as an issue. But yeah... that's probably not the case.

One thing I have learned via comments on Facebook posts (especially related to the election, but even beyond that) is that assuming everyone else is reasonable is a bad assumption

 

[KingLlama]

I haven't taken the time to figure out which episodes were my favorite, and "best" is so subjective, but I will say that these are the episodes that always stand out to me....

-The episodes were Coral Reef and Liberty Tree Tavern were reviewed.
-The episode recorded at a DISMeet where the "inclusiveness" of Disney was discussed.
-The "Meet the Team" episode
-I'm gonna butcher the title of this one, but there was another DISMeet episode where people discussed how they came to love Disney so much, basically. Or what Disney means to them. Something like that. Some of those stories were really remarkable.
-The three episodes when I was mentioned(okay, I just decided that these three are my favorites).

So many good ones. So hard to choose.

 

[Irish_Mike]

One of my all time favorites is from back in 2008, where Bob spent a good 10 minutes hijacking a rapid fire and mispronouncing "mojito".

Still crack up listening to him.

 

[dkrauss]

My personal favorites are any episode where Pete goes off on a rant.......... Mostly because on most of his points.......I'm in agreement!

I love the whole 7 in 7 stuff............I still go back and listen to them. I can only imagine how difficult they must be to do/produce but.............they're some of the best stuff put out by Pete and the team.

If I had one wish going forward..............is a 7 in 7 "Dining Edition". I think Kevin and John would be so great at this.............you could break it down by Table Service, Quick Service............resorts only..........parks only. I'll keep hoping

Doug

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Obviously tons of great moments, and I am a pretty new viewer (only a few years) so can't comment on the older years. But some moments, beyond what was already mentioned, that stand out to me

- The "whale in the tree" moment
- The episode when Pete/Kevin/John weren't there but the team discussed some debatable news items such as removing the Bill Cosby bust and Confederate Flag
- The goodbye Dustin episode (particularly Pete's speech)
- the D23 Coverage
- Free-form Fridays
- Pete's solo audio shows

 

[Princess Jes]

Yes! I love the solo shows and the FFF shows. How could I not have listed those?
Especially the one where Tess was eating "chocolate balls"

 

[disneysteve]

I won't duplicate what's already been mentioned but I'll add:

Last week's show with Pete's comments about suicide.
Last year's Hershey meet show
Last year's Jersey meet show

I think making folks laugh can't be appreciated enough with all that we deal with in our lives each day, but when you can make your audience cry, that's when you really know you're got them.

 

[GAN]

I've been listening for about 8 of the 10 years. I'd agree with all the previous suggestions and just add I really got into "The Trip" and equally enjoy the "Travel Show." Bawb got me hooked originally -whether it was the "Toe Wedge" for golf, the dole whip delivery, or the Mo-jee-toes at Rix lounge ...I couldn't miss an episode.