• All Together Now + Leslie Iwerks on "Disneyland Handcrafted"
    Jan 17 2026

    On this episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Asad Ayaz's latest role, EPCOT's weakest festifal, and more. Plus, we chat with filmmaker Leslie Iwerks about "Disneyland Handcrafted."

    We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

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    28 Min.
  • Plan Better + Author Stephen Hall on the Upjohn Pharmacy at Disneyland
    Jan 4 2026

    On the second season premiere of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Benji's resolutions for Disney, the parks' pricing strategy, and introduce a new segment: The Pick 6. Plus, we chat with author Stephen Hall about his new book "A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland"

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    42 Min.
  • The Most Fascinating Disney People for 2025
    Dec 30 2025

    In today's special episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Benji's picks for the Most Fascinating Disney People of 2025 — and the Disney Person of the Year.

    We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

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    28 Min.
  • Is Disney Next?, Think Again, + James Cameron, Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass
    Dec 13 2025

    In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss whether Disney could be an acquisition target after Warner Bros. Discovery, the anniversary of "Think Again," and the latest Disney news. Plus, we chat with Disney Legend James Cameron as well as Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass from "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

    We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

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    33 Min.
  • Who Will Buy WB?, Ticket Price Discrimination, and Patrick Warburton
    Nov 23 2025

    In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discover, how Disney can mix dynamic pricing with price discrimination, and the latest Disney news. Plus, we chat with Patrick Warburton about "Zootopia 2" and his Disney legacy (so far).

    We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

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    36 Min.
  • Disney Stagnation, Dancing with the Stars Lessons, and Kenzi Richardson + Janice LeAnn Brown
    Oct 31 2025

    In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Disney's current stagnation, what we can learn from recent Dancing with the Stars success, and the latest Disney news. Plus, we chat with Kenzi Richardson and Janice LeAnn Brown about their Disney Channel shows!

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    32 Min.
  • Disney's Embrace of Its History, D23's Last Stand?, and Gavin Doyle of Mickey Visit
    Sep 21 2025

    In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss Disney's recent embrace of its history, what the future may hold for D23: The Official Disney Fanclub, and the latest Disney news. Plus, we chat with Gavin Doyle of Mickey visit to recap Destination D23 and much more.

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    1 Std. und 14 Min.
  • Lessons from "KPop Demon Hunters," a Disney Nomenclature Dilemma, and Scott Gustin
    Aug 31 2025

    In today's episode of the Laughing Place "On Balance" Podcast, we discuss what lessons we can learn from the success of "KPop Demon Hunters", the good and bad of Disney nomenclature (and why it's time to bring back FastPass), and the latest Disney news. Plus, we chat with Scott Gustin about Destination D23 and more.

    We welcome your feedback, so please send your thoughts and questions to podcast@laughingplace.com.

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    1 Std. und 10 Min.