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For The First Time In ForeverFilm #25: The Black Cauldron (1985)Roll for charisma! Roll for dexterity! Roll for a good time! Are you a fan of DnD? Well, theb you're gonna love this film. Join Lord Dave, Mark and Jony (and Gerki) as they venture into the world of 1985's The Black Cauldron! This high-fantasy film is a classic for some and a divergence for others, but we'll let you choose how you feel with this cult classic! We're talking pre-Stranger Things, my friends! 80's quest at it's finest, Disney Style! Hope you brought a dice tray (we are fully aware that this film has nothing to do with D...
2026-01-2839 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #24: The Fox and The Hound (1981)Come one, come all to the hottest night club yet, the Badger - uhh, I mean, comedy join Dave, Mark and Jony and let them be your best of friends as they follow the coming of age of a fox and a hound in the aptly named 1981 film The Fox and The Hound! In this sentimental journey, they touch upon many things, including the dark origins of the original source material. Not to mention, the idea for the next hottest club in town may or may not come into the FTFTIFverse right here on this very episode! So buckle up...
2025-12-2342 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #23: The Rescuers (1977)Hey, you! Yeah, you! The Rescue Aid Society needs your help! Well....actually, Dave, Mark and Jony need your help. And by help, I mean they need you to join them as they deep dive into the 1977 mouse-venture classic, The Rescuers. There is a seagull going through a motorboat, an international secret society under the UN made entirely of mice, and Benard and Bianca, the power mouse detective duo you didn't know you needed. So grab some cheese and your rescue shoes, because we're going on an adventure!
2025-12-0442 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #22: The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh (1977)The wonderful thing about Tiggers is...well, wait a minute! You'll have to listen to the episode and find out! Join Dave, Mark and Jony as they take a hike through the Hundred-Acre Woods in 1977's The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh! And there are many solid lessons to learn there, like living the moment or how the tone of the film suddenly shifts in the last minute of the movie! IYKYK. But yes, he really is a silly old bear, and so our your hosts! Some come for a laugh in this episodes deep dive! See you i...
2025-11-2040 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #21: Robin Hood (1973)No kings, no kings! No kings indeed, and the star of our next film we discuss would most certainly agree! Join Dave, Mark and Jony as they deep dive into the folk adventure that is 1973's Robin Hood. Adventurous tunes, trials and tribulations, a snake named Sir Hiss, and the quite-possible alter-ego of a famous singer. But I won't say more. So, sit back and listen to our merry episode!Logo artwork by Zuxiu Chen
2025-10-2139 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #20: The Aristocats (1970)Everybody, everybody, EVERYBODY wants to be a cat! And that includes Dave, Mark and Jony! And today is their lucky day. Join them as they deep dive into the 1970's classic, The Aristocats. It's gonna be a swingin' good time! Logo artwork by Zuxiu Chen
2025-10-0835 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #19: The Jungle Book (1967) (Feat. Mike Klaric)Ahh, the simple bear necessities. Forget about your worries and your strife, folks: Dave, Mark and Jony are here and ready to venture into the deep jungle with you with none other than the 1967 classic film: The Jungle Book. And guess what? They aren't alone wandering through the thicket! Joining them on their adventures is Los Angeles-based freelance/Local 600 camera operator, dear friend and fellow film connoisseur Michael Klaric! Ah, the jungle will be jiving today, indeed! So join these four as they deep dive in the deep jungle, reminisce on the classic songs, and more!...
2025-09-2352 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #18: The Sword In The Stone (1963)Merlin's beard, Harry! You're a wizar- oh wait, wait. Sorry, wrong film. But Merlin will be making an appearance in the film on this episode too! And so will Dave, Mark and Jony! Well, not in the film, but...well, you know what I mean! Will Madam Mim, Merlin's arch-nemesis, wreak havoc on all the land? And will this young Wart fellow help save the day? He can't be some sort of King one day, could he? And you know who won't be helping out on this quest? Uncle Mickey. Man, he pops off right out of the gate...
2025-09-1643 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #17: 101 Dalmatians (1961)We got 99 problems, but Dalmatians ain't one! Join Dave, Mark and Jony as we enter the 60's with a classic like no other. We are talking, of course, of 1961's One Hundred and One Dalmatians! Dogs, adventures, and the first TV in a Disney film! And a classic villain with that oh-so-famous jazzy number! So enjoy the deep dive and put your paws up for episode 17!Logo artwork by Zuxiu Chen
2025-08-1233 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #16: Sleeping Beauty (1959) (Feat. Scarlet Sheppard)Once upon a dream does one have a Disney Princess on their podcast! Well, we dreamed a dream (whoops, wrong musical) and it came true. On this episode, Dave, Mark and Jony welcome, all the way from Los Angeles, actress/coach Scarlet Sheppard, who, among her many roles, has played Princess Aurora! But we'll have her tell you about it, as the four venture into 14th century Europe and deep dive into the medieval, yet colorful (and occasionally frightening, if you run into Maleficent- a fan favorite among Disney watchers, so it seems) world of the 1959 classic film, "Sleeping...
2025-07-2857 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #15: Lady and the Tramp (1955)Three tramps...uh...guys journey into the world of 1955's Lady and The Tramp! Childhood memories are unlocked, nitty gritty is discussed, and Dave, Mark and Jony try to sing like dogs, to unsurprising results. We are midway into the 50's now, and love is in the air. Puppy love! This is the night, and this is the episode!Logo artwork by Zuxiu Chen
2025-07-2237 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #14: Peter Pan (1953)We can fly! We can fly! We...ok, we can't fly (Dave found that out the hard way last month on a flight of stairs). But Lord knows we'll try! So join Dave, Mark and Jony as they grab some pixie dust and some wonderful thoughts and go off to Neverland in the 1953 movie Peter Pan. And what an adventure it is! So join us on this deep dive of memories, pirate lives, and lost boys!Logo artwork by Zuxiu Chen
2025-06-2743 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #13: Alice In Wonderland (1951)Was it real, or was it all a dream? That's what Dave, Mark and Jony are going to find out on this episode of For The First Time In Forever as they deep dive into the 1951 classic from the mind of Lewis Carroll, Alice In Wonderland. There will be disappearing cats, lizards being launched into space, and that ending though...Logo Artwork by Zuxiu Chen
2025-06-1143 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #12: Cinderella (1950)Bibbidi bobbidi BAM and, just like that, the boys are out of the package film era and back into feature lengths! I'm sure this will make them happy, especially since they hit the ground running with 1950's "Cinderella", one of the absolute Disney classics (which, of course, Dave had never seen before). It's going to be a hell of a good time! So please join Dave, Mark and Jony as they come together and welcome in the 50's! What a milestone!Logo Artwork by Zuxiu Chen
2025-05-2843 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #11: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)Alright folks, don't lose your head, but this is the final of the six package films, and the final Walt Disney Animated Studios film of the 40's! Dave, Mark and Jony have finally made it through, so join them as they go through two classic stories from literature as they are brought/animated to the big screen! There will be legends, there will be Bing Crosby, and there will be Uncle Mickey! To join our fearless hosts to toast off with this double-feature of sorts. It's gonna be a hoot.Logo artwork by Zuxiu Chen
2025-05-1333 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #10: Melody Time (1948)Are the boys slowly getting over the packaged films of the 40s? For shame shame shame! But who wouldn't love Little Toot or a little folkloric party with country star Roy Rogers? Find out as Dave, Mark and Jony talk about 1948's Melody Time! Their 5th packaged film, how will it stand up to other anthologies and shorts or the great Fantasia (Jony's favorite, of course)? Is Johnny Appleseed ingrained in us from our childhoods? Should Uncle Mickey write a packaged film (the answer...will probably not shock you)? Find out on episode 10!! (woo woo!!) ...
2025-04-2335 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #9: Fun And Fancy Free (1947)That's a cow, stupid! Actually, it's your old pals Dave, Mark and Jony! Join them as they adventure into the 9th film in their Disney adventure (and the 4th of the packaged film era), 1947's Fun and Fancy Free! Bears will be slapped, beanstalks will be climbed, and Donald Ducks will be unhinged! We'll also get to hang out with Goofy and the mouse himself (not related to our ol' Uncle Mickey! Hey, how's he doing anyway?) and our old pal Jiminy gives us a little guidance too! Wow! So many classics coming to check in on us in...
2025-04-1632 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #8: Make Mine Music (1946)Dave, Mark and Jony discuss the 3rd package film in the 40's that were keeping the studio alive during wartime. And that film is 1946's "Make Mine Music"! This was a hard one to watch, as it is the only feature film in the Disney Animated Classics canon that is not on Disney +, or streaming in full length for that matter. The boys had to get creative, but alas! So, come discuss all the animated styles and story lines, a short that was pulled from subsequent release after it's depiction of gun violence, and hear the boys write their...
2025-03-2633 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #7: The Three Caballeros (1944)Join three caballeros as they watch the second of the 40's Disney "package films" and the last to do with the Good Neighbor Policy, 1940's "The Three Caballeros". And back to Latin America we go, with adventures in Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico! And it wouldn't be a proper fiesta without Donald Duck, Jose Carioca, and the newest caballero, Panchito Pistoles! We talk representation, Dave and Jony's connection to the film (both now who's countries have been represented in a Disney film), some history and memories, and perhaps a check-in with Ol' Uncle Mickey. And we can't forget our...
2025-03-1135 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #6: Saludos Amigos (1943)Saludos, amigos, and welcome! In this episode, Dave, Mark and Jony (and Uncle Mickey) travel South with the Disney animators, making stops in Peru, Chile, and Brazil, among others, in the 1943 film Saludos Amigos! Being the first of the "package films" the made up most of the 40's in Disney feature film as well as the first of two to be part of the Good Neighbor policy to help strengthen relationships with the Americas during wartime, this is a rather interesting leg of our film journey. So join the deep dive and get your samba shoes on in this...
2025-02-2532 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #5: Bambi (1942)Feel like a stroll in the woods? Well, so do we, so join Dave, Mark and Jony as they dive deep into the forest with the deer we all know and love as we discuss 1942's "Bambi"! Environmentalism? Disney horror? Little April Showers? Yeah, we'll be talking about all that! And who let Mickey out today? Dude's getting unhinged! All that, and more in episode five of For The First Time In Forever! Because we're always thumpin'...Logo artwork by Zuxiu Chen!
2025-02-1145 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #4: Dumbo (1941)We've seen about everything when we've seen an elephant fly! And today is that day! Join Dave, Mark, and Jony as we take a time-train back to 1941 to visit our big-eared elephant friend: Dumbo! There will be pink elephants, talks of inspiration from Salvador Dali and Heinrich Kley, some thoughts on censorship and problematic depictions, the return of Lampwick (maybe), and, of course, the surprise question the boys try and keep their composure with! So grab some roasted peanuts, get your circus clothes on, and come with the boys and deep dive and who knows? Maybe, you too, will...
2025-01-2832 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #3: Fantasia (1940)It's our third episode! Raise your batons high, because, in this episode, we deep dive into symphonic masterpiece of music, animation and storytelling that is 1940's Fantasia! We talk about what works (and what didn't quite) for us, how music plays into our lives and our memories as kids when we watched this. And oh, those naughty, naughty crocs and hippos! And which pieces did we vibe with the most? Well, you'll just have to find out! So join your three favorite podcast composers, Dave, Mark and Jony as we take an audio fantasia of our own in this...
2025-01-1437 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #2: Pinocchio (1940)Welcome back (or welcome) to For The First Time In Forever, Episode 2! In this episode, three real boys deep dive into the 1940 film "Pinocchio", Walt Disney's sophomore effort. That's right, folks! From the folkloric incident at the premiere, Jiminy's fate through the film and book, miscasting tomfoolery and more! So let's give a little whistle, stroll through 19th-century Italy, take a boat to Pleasure Island, and sit around like a couple of jackasses (get it?) as we discuss this theatrical animated masterpiece.Logo artwork by the talented Zuxiu Chen
2024-12-3138 minFor The First Time In ForeverFilm #1: Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937)Welcome to our first inaugural episode of For The First Time In Forever, our casual journey through every Disney Animation Studios/Pixar Studios film! Join Dave, Mark and Jony as we start from the very beginning, which, as we all know, is a very good place to start! And that means we are going back...WAY back to 1937! December 21, 1937 to be exact, as the first feature length film from Walt Disney Studios is finally released into the world! Of course, we are talking about "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"! So come hang with us as we get our...
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