Defunctland
Discussions on theme park attractions of the past, present, and future
Episodes
Kevin interviews Johnny Tammaro, the former manager of Toys "R" Us Times Square, who held many roles at Toys "R" Us including when he developed an interesting character named Vinny.
The Honeyzoomers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClh0DE-NIYz2XQOv0JaKYvQ
Vinny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=279NTppyqXI
Dan Lanigan, host of Disney+'s Prop Culture, joins Kevin to discuss the show, his love of props, and much much more.
In this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, Kevin sits down with Former Imagineer Mark Eades to discuss his time in theme parks, working on early EPCOT Center, Star Tours, MuppetVision, Terminator 2 3D, and more!
Kevin is joined by Imagineer and theme park designer Bob Baranick to discuss his lengthy portfolio working on projects such as the Indiana Jones Adventure, Lucas Spaceport, Liberty Street, Tarzan's Treehouse, Captain EO, Epcot, and Frontierland in Disneyland Paris, as well as his work with other companies such as Six Flags Power Plant.
In this episode of the podcast, Kevin interviews former Imagineer Brian Collins about his time in Imagineering, where he worked on many of the original Disney-MGM attractions as a show writer, including the Backlot Tour and The Great Movie Ride.
Kevin kicks off Defunctland Podcast Season 3 and his month of Imagineering interviews with Ray Kinman, a master woodcarver that created some of the coolest art pieces in the parks.
Check out Ray's work as you listen to the interview!
Kevin Perjurer sits down on this final episode of the Defunctland Podcast's second season to answer audience questions in a discussion moderated by Jack from Park Ride History.
Defunctland team member, audio extraordinaire, and puppeteer Nate Begle finally joins the Defunctland Podcast to discuss his work with Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live, The Muppets Presents... Great Moments in American History, and his work with Kevin on Defunctland.
On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, Kevin is joined by Dear Evan Hanson star and Disney Parks fanatic Andrew Barth Feldman. They discuss Andrew's love for the parks and some of the musicals the two have seen around Disney.
Rob and Kevin both went to Cast Member previews of Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World, and they have some thoughts. The two go head to head in the fourth installment of their debate series.
On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, puppeteer and actress Stephanie D'Abruzzo and writer Craig Shemin join Kevin to talk all about the Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss.
Kevin is finally joined by Jake Williams of Bright Sun Films to discuss everything YouTube documentaries and discuss the huge success of Abandoned, Cancelled, and Bankrupt, even if Jake wasn't aware beforehand.
Former Imagineer Trader Brandon joins the Defunctland Podcast to surprise Disney Dan and Kevin with his vast knowledge on the creation of Trader Sam's, the Hatbox Ghost in the Haunted Mansion, and broken animatronics of purple dragons.
Get Trader Brandon's book! https://www.traderbrandon.com/collections/pins/products/the-field-guide-to-tiki-decorating
Hank Green joins the Defunctland podcast to discuss a lot of everything and discuss what his new book would look like if it were a theme park ride!
Ben Lancaster joins the Defunctland podcast to discuss his new film "The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head," a film shot on location at Walt Disney World. A battle of the egos ensues between Kevin and Ben as they discuss a variety of topics.
Imagineer Rick Rothschild joins the podcast to discuss his time at Imagineering, directing projects such as Pleasure Island, ExtraTERRORestrial: Alien Encounter, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Captain EO, Disney's America, and more!
WWE Superstar Zack Ryder joins Kevin on the podcast to discuss everything theme parks, and Zack has some... controversial opinions to say the least. Has Kevin finally met his match?
Kevin and Rob go head to head once again, along with Disney Dan. The three discuss all of the recent theme park news and the implications it has on the future of the parks.
Voice Actor and YouTuber Brian Hull joins the Defunctland Podcast, bringing many of his beloved impersonations with him.
On this episode of the Defunctland Podcast, former Club Disney employee Sean joins Kevin to discuss everything about Disney's failed Chuck E. Cheese/Discovery Zone concept, as well as the ESPN Zone and Disney Store.
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