Shows
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersDisneyland Tom Sawyer Island History and MemoriesLynn and Ken discuss the history of Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland and some of our own memories for working and playing on the Island.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Da...
2025-06-1655 minThe Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersDisneyland Attraction Hosting and Magic Music Days with Ralph SiemsenLynn’s very own band teacher Ralph Siemsen joins the show to chat about working as a Disneyland ride operator and with Magic Music Days in the 1980s and 1990s.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and...
2025-04-211h 15The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersDisneyland with Mark EadesFormer Disneyland cast member, Imagineer, and journalist Mark Eades returns to discuss being a ride operator, the Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland, and the Order of the Red Handkerchief. Mark was previously on Episode 217. https://bleav.com/shows/the-sweep-spot/episodes/the-sweep-spot-217-former-imagineer-mark-eades/
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per...
2025-04-071h 08The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersTokyo Disneyland with Imagineer Greg CombsImagineer Greg Combs returns to the show to chat about Tokyo Disney Resort and his work on Tokyo DisneySea. Greg previously appeared on Episode 353: https://bleav.com/shows/the-sweep-spot/episodes/the-sweep-spot-ep-353-talk-with-disney-imagineer-greg-combs/
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Ly...
2025-02-2451 minThe Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersWDW Radio Show's Lou Mongello
We welcome Podcaster, Author, Speaker and more! Lou hosts the podcast WDW Radio Show and Lynn sits down and talks to him one on one.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken P...
2024-12-1642 minThe Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersDisneyland Memories with Lynn Barron and Ken PellmanLynn and Ken get more personal, explaining how they got to the place of hosting this Disneyland-focused podcast together, starting with childhood visits, working at Disneyland, and beyond! They are thankful for the experiences the podcast has given them so far.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per...
2024-06-031h 06
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Special Current Events Edition / Trip ReportLynn and his son Luke record live at Disneyland and recap their latest trip to Disneyland, and Universal Studios Hollywood.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.
For more information and to order bo...
2024-03-1620 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot #375 - Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland with Author Ken BruceKen Bruce, animation industry veteran, joins us to talk about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. He’s written a book about it, Before the Birds Sang Words.For over 60 years, the Tiki Room has been delighting guests. Join us for a closer look. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month...
2024-01-121h 11
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of May 26, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the pending closure of Splash Mountain, Fantasmic! being dark for the summer, and more! Ken talks about taking his last ride on Splash Mountain with a certain Disney Legend. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ke...
2023-05-2757 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - # 359 - A Tribute to Disneyland's Splash MountainWe discuss the history and features of Splash Mountain at Disneyland, Ken’s first love! For even more about Splash Mountain, you can hear all about Ken’s exciting adventures during the early days of the mountain in Episode 17 and we had a roundtable with opening day ride operators in Episode 314. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events...
2023-05-191h 22
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot #358 - Disneyland New Orleans Square with Tom Morris and Rick WestWe welcome back Tom Morris and Rick West, theme park designers and researchers, to discuss Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, and New Orleans Square. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, vi...
2023-05-051h 33
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of April 28, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including the immolation of Murphy, a.k.a. the Malificent dragon Fantasmic! animatronic, a new window dedication, the new DVC lounge, trip reports, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Cu...
2023-04-291h 30
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 357 - Disneyland Attendance Drivers with David KoenigWe welcome back author & columnist David Koenig to discuss attendance patterns at Disneyland over the decades and promotions to drive attendance during “off seasons.” like “Blast to the Past” and anniversary giveaways. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more infor...
2023-04-2158 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of April 14, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. This time we discuss a new musical coming to DCA, new details about the pending closure and overhaul of Splash Mountain, new adventures coming to Star Tours, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pe...
2023-04-1535 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 356 - Disneyland Resort Upgrade with Mel McGowanWe welcome back Environmental Design expert Mel McGowan of Storyland Studios to chat about his work on the Neverland Pool at the Disneyland Hotel, the creation of the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Resort District, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, ar...
2023-04-081h 06
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of March 31, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can participate in a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. This time we discuss the details of the refreshed Toontown and Indiana Jones Adventure, the return of Hyperspace Mountain, plus more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every tw...
2023-04-0147 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot #355 - Disneyland 1993Continuing our popular “year” series, we look at DIsneyland as it was in 1993. Both of us were working there. Toontown was newly opened, Aladdin was making his presence known in a couple of places. The Skyway and Peoplemover were still there! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former...
2023-03-2459 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Mar. 17, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can participate in a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. Our Patreon supporters join us this time as we discuss the return of the Indiana Jones Adventure and Toontown, the work of Disney Legend Rolly Crump, and more! Be sure to show Jim Korkis some love and encourage him in his health by buying his books. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Ni...
2023-03-1855 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot #354 - 1970s Disneyland Custodial BusserWe welcome John Bilka, who worked as a Custodial Busser in Disneyland in the early 1970s. He shares some great stories about Disneyland history and of working in the various dining locations around the park. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are yo...
2023-03-101h 08
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of March 3, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can participate in a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. This time we discuss Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, new and returning Entertainment shows, new and returning special details, and more! Be sure to show Jim Korkis some love and encourage him in his health by buying his books. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. Th...
2023-03-0448 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #353 -Talk with Disney Imagineer Greg CombsWe welcome Imagineer Set Designer Greg Combs and chat about his work at Disneyland with Walt Disney Imagineering, including Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, the Indiana Jones Adventure, and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Cust...
2023-02-2452 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Feb. 16, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can participate in a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. This time we discuss Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the Avatar possiblities, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Even...
2023-02-1744 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 352 - Disneyland's Main Street USAAs former Disneyland Foremen, we take a look at all aspects of Main Street from both the guest and Custodial cast member perspective. Walt Disney was brilliant to make this the entrance and exit of his park. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Fo...
2023-02-101h 11
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Feb. 3, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can participate in a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. This time we discuss Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new nighttime spectaculars inside the theme parks, and more!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two week...
2023-02-0443 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot #351 - Disneyland Questions RoundtableWe welcome Tage and Erick from The Hub Crawl Podcast for a roundtable of Disneyland questions, like “If you could visit Disneyland in any year, what year would it be?”We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.For more information and to...
2023-01-271h 01
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Jan. 20, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can participate in a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. This time our Patreon supporters join us to chat about Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Tiana’s Palace, Magic Keys, and more!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episod...
2023-01-211h 00
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - #350 - Early Disneyland and Imagineering with Tom MorrisWe welcome back Tom Morris, who was an Imagineer and is researching the origins and history of Disneyland and Walt Disney Imagineering for a series of books. His first appearance on the show was in Episode 262. He shares with us things most Disneyland fans haven’t heard before.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the othe...
2023-01-131h 14
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Jan. 6, 2023We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can participate in a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. This time we chat about new nighttime entertainment at the Disneyland Resort, holiday crowds, the return of runDisney, and more!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two we...
2023-01-0734 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 349 - Walt Disney’s Disneyland with Jim KorkisWe welcome back author, historian, and special guest Jim Korkis to talk about Disneyland as it was under the direct supervision of Walt Disney.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our of...
2022-12-161h 19
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Dec. 9, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can participate in a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. Our supporters join us this time to chat about Indiana Jones, Splash Mountain, Genie Plus changes, and more!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating wi...
2022-12-1053 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot #348 - Disneyland 1992We chat about what Disneyland was like in 1992, when both of us were working there. It was the year of the debut of the original Fantasmic! Toontown was preparing to open, and there was so much more happening.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Di...
2022-12-021h 06
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Nov. 22, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. Author Russell Flores joins us this time to chat about the return of CEO Bob Iger, Mickey’s Toontown, and more!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two week...
2022-11-2354 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #347 - Disneyland 1982 with Michael CrawfordWe chat about what Disneyland was like in 1982, with Progress City Radio Hour’s Michael Crawford. It was a year of change as Fantasyland went under construction, while the company was focused on opening EPCOT Center and building Tokyo Disneyland. Michael is the author of the Progress City Primer.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Cu...
2022-11-181h 14
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Nov. 11, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. Our Patreon supporters join us this time to chat about the Adventureland Treehouse announcement, enhancements to It’s A Small World, and more!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode ever...
2022-11-1243 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #346 - Disneyland Musician and Band Leader Kurt CurtisKurt Curtis, a Disneyland musician for almost 40 years, chats about playing live music at the Disneyland Resort, starting with the Make Believe Brass for the 1983 New Fantasyland!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.For more information and to...
2022-11-0446 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Oct. 28, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. We chat about the holiday celebrations coming to the Resort, MagicBand+, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Ep...
2022-10-2929 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #345 - Disneyland Roles with Nathan EickNathan Eick, a Disneyland Cast Member from December 2000 to January 2022, chats about his various roles, including staffing the Disney Gallery, being a Tour Guide, vetting prospects in Live Entertainment, and more!We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.Fo...
2022-10-211h 12
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Oct.14, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. Our Patreon supporters join us for this episode. We chat about Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Disney100, price increases, MagicBand+, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Topi...
2022-10-1548 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #344 - Disneyland Haunted Mansion with Jeff BahamAuthor Jeff Baham of DoomBuggies.com joins the show to talk about Disneyland Haunted Mansion merchandise, books, and collecting.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official website:
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2022-10-0755 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of Sept. 30, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. We discuss MagicBand+ hotel changes, and more!We are Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Custodial Foremen and lifelong Disneyland fans who bring our perspective to what’s happening now at the Disneyland Resort. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an...
2022-10-0133 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #343 - Disneyland Jungle Cruise Skipper Roundtable Discussion Part 2A group of former Disneyland Jungle Cruise Skippers join us to chat about their time with the backside of water, the movie based on the attraction, and how being a skipper has stayed with them in the rest of life.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pe...
2022-09-231h 00
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of September 16, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. Our Patreon supporters join us this time as we discuss the announcements from the D23 Expo 2022, and more!We are Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Custodial Foremen and lifelong Disneyland fans who bring our perspective to what’s happening now at the Disneyland Resort. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day...
2022-09-1748 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #342 - Disneyland Jungle Cruise Skipper Roundtable DiscussionA group of former Disneyland Jungle Cruise Skippers join us to chat about their time with the backside of water, the movie based on the attraction, and how being a skipper has stayed with them in the rest of life.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pe...
2022-09-0653 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of September 2, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. We discuss the rumored “Disney Prime” program, artificial turf, the DVC lounge announced for Tomorrowland, and more. For info on Ray Hedgpeth projects go to http://www.theamoebapeople.com/We are Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Custodial Foremen and lifelong Disneyland fans who bring our perspective to what’s happening now at the Disneyland Resort. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Inside...
2022-09-031h 01
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #341 - Disneyland TomorrowlandWe discuss Tomorrowland at Disneyland, including its history and how we kept it clean. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official website:
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2022-08-261h 09
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of August 19, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot. We discuss the Magic Keys program, price increases, and more, with our Patreon supporters giving their thoughts.We are Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Custodial Foremen and lifelong Disneyland fans who bring our perspective to what’s happening now at the Disneyland Resort. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past...
2022-08-2056 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #340 - Disneyland 1972 with Historian Jim KorkisTo discuss Disneyland as it was in 1972, we welcome back popular recurring guest, author and historian Jim Korkis. We chat about Bear Country, the Main Street Electrical Parade, Imagineering, and more! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.Fo...
2022-08-121h 32
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of August 5, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot.We are Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Custodial Foremen and lifelong Disneyland fans who bring our perspective to what’s happening now at the Disneyland Resort. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, now weekly, with...
2022-08-0633 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot #339 - Disneyland Custodial Lead Jennifer "Foof" SmithWe welcome former Disneyland Custodial Lead Jennifer Furfaro Smith, our co-worker we affectionately knew as “Foof.” She was one of the main Leads in the early days of cleaning up Fantasmic! and helped open Disney California Adventure. She also shares stories of meeting celebrities during her almost-24 years at the Resort.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes now, with a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Curr...
2022-07-291h 12
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot - Disneyland Current Events as of July 22, 2022We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort. Once per month, you can join a live chat as we record these episodes by joining the Patreon for The Sweep Spot.. We are Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Custodial Foremen and lifelong Disneyland fans who bring our perspective to what’s happening now at the Disneyland Resort. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, now weekly, with...
2022-07-2337 min
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 338 - Disney Landscape Architect Scott GirardWe welcome Scott Girard, who started working on the Disneyland Monorail and Railroad before moving on to other Attractions. He went on to be an Imagineer in Landscape Architecture, working on Big Thunder Mountain, New Fantasyland, and Videopolis. He also worked on the opening of Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, and Tokyo Disneyland. Plus, we catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, joined by our Patreon supporters.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
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2022-07-091h 35
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot #337 - Disneyland as a Lifelong Dream with Bruce KimbrellWe welcome Bruce Kimbrell, who knew he wanted to work at Disneyland as a young boy, and went on to work at Disneyland and the Disney Institute for a total of 40 years. He shares stories about working in Attractions, interacting with celebrities, creating “Walt Disney and You,” and how you can see his name at Disneyland City Hall. Plus, we catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, as always.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
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2022-06-251h 56
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 336 - Disneyland Custodial with Wendy JamesWe welcome Wendy James, who worked in Sweeping an Disneyland Park in the early 1990s, then returned to sweep in Disney California Adventure in the early 2000s. Plus, we catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, as always, with our Patreon supporters joining our live chat.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Da...
2022-06-111h 31
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot #335 - Disneyland Monorail & Imagineering with Val UsleWe welcome architect & author Val Usle, who was a Disneyland Monorail driver starting in 1975 until he became an Imagineer. He was involved with projects at Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Disneyland Paris. He has two books available: Theme Park Project Management and Theme Park Sustainability. Plus, we catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, as always.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on th...
2022-05-281h 51
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot Ep. #334 - Disneyland Changes with Show Writer Rick WestRick West returns to chat about the changing conditions of theme park design and operation, especially at the Disneyland Resort. Rick is a Show Writer for theme parks and was a Ride Operator on the west side of Disneyland. He also created several acclaimed Theme Park Adventure publications on attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones Adventure, and Tarzan’s Treehouse. He is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Midsummer Scream.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
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2022-05-122h 10
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 333 - Disneyland 1962 with Jim KorkisDisney author and historian Jim Korkis joins us to discuss what was happening at Disneyland in 1962! Jim always brings great stories. We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit ou...
2022-04-302h 06
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 332 - Disneyland Trip Planning with Katie and Erin Rope Drop & Park Hop Podcast hostesses Katie and Erin share their tips for having a great Disneyland visit. They are two moms from Boise, Idaho who really love the Happiest Place on Earth! We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Fo...
2022-04-161h 26
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 331 -Disneyland Ambassador 1966 Connie SwansonConnie joins us to talk about being one the first Disneyland Ambassadors, being a Tour Guide, Walt Disney, and more! We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our of...
2022-04-021h 12
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 330 - Disneyland's Toontown History and More!Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland is undergoing a 30th Anniversary enhancement and expansion. We discuss the past, present, and future of Toontown, and what it was like for us to work there. We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, with our Patreon supporters joining us.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disn...
2022-03-191h 53
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 329 - Disneyland Ride Operator From the 70'sWe welcome David, who was a Disneyland Attractions Host from 1970 to 1979, working many iconic attractions, some of them long gone now. We also catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit ou...
2022-03-051h 37
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 328 - Disneyland Imagineering Memories with Josh ShipleyWe welcome theatrical actor and director, and former Imagineer Josh Shipley to discuss things he helped design for Disneyland and his time at Walt Disney Imagineering, which was from 1996 to 2017.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official we...
2022-02-191h 56
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 327 - Disneyland 1952 with Historian Jim KorkisDisneyland, as a company, originated in 1952, but Disneyland as an idea existed before that, and got rejected by a city council. Historian & author Jim Korkis discusses these facts with us on this episode. Hear all about the plans that were rejected and more about the origins of Disneyland.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, fo...
2022-02-052h 06
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 326 - Disneyland Night Custodial 1971-1984Chuck Vaughn joins us to talk about his time being an hourly cast member, and then a Supervisor, in Disneyland Night Custodial from 1971 to 1984. His stories include training Tokyo Disneyland opening cast members and a special assignment at Imagineering.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For mo...
2022-01-221h 16
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 325 - From Disneyland Custodial to Disney Corporate with Tim EastTim East recently retired as Executive Director, Risk Management at The Walt Disney Company, but he started in Disneyland Custodial Bussing in the fall of 1974, transferred after a couple of years to Sweeping, moved on to Safety in 1982 to supervise places like First Aid before moving on to Worker’s Comp. Along the way, he found his wife at a popcorn stand.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full epis...
2022-01-081h 39
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 324 - Walt’s Disneyland Author Marcy Carriker SmothersMarcy Carriker Smothers returns to talk about her latest book, Walt’s Disneyland. Her admiration for Walt Disney is clear in our discussion. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to o...
2021-12-111h 13
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 323 - Disneyland 1981Our friend David Smith joins us as we discuss Disneyland as it was in 1981, 40 years ago! What was going on then? We talk about it. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more in...
2021-11-261h 41
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 322 - Disneyland Memories with Imagineer Tim DelaneyWe welcome back designer and former Imagineer Tim Delaney to discuss Disneyland memories, going all the way back to the 1950s! Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order bo...
2021-11-131h 50
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 321 - Disneyland's Critter CountryLynn and Ken discuss Critter Country at Disneyland, a unique area for Disney Parks. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official website:
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2021-10-301h 36
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 320 - Former Bussing Cast Member of 50 YearsWe welcome Michael Barry, who recently retired after a Disneyland career that started in 1970! We chat with him about keeping Disneyland restaurants clean, and the adventures he had along the way. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Fo...
2021-10-161h 30
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 319 - Disneyland 1991 with Jim KorkisWe welcome back Jim Korkis to chat about Disneyland as it was in 1991, back when Disneyland had a Peoplemover, something called Afternoon Avenue, and we had the promise of WestCOT as the 2nd theme park in Anaheim. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. Jim’s books have our highest recommendation.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on t...
2021-09-301h 50
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 318 - Former Disneyland Attractions Cast memberWe welcome back former Disneyland Ride Operator Mason to talk about his time in Tomorrowland Attractions like Submarine Voyage and the Monorail, and Westside Attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean from 1987 to 1995. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Cu...
2021-09-181h 41
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 317 - Disneyland in 2001We discuss Disneyland as it was in 2001, which was 20 years ago! There was a lot going on, with Resort expansion and more! Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to or...
2021-09-041h 17
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 316 - Former Disney Imagineer Brian CollinsWe chat with Brian Collins, who was a Show Writer with Walt Disney Imagineering and is now with The Brainstorm Institute. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order bo...
2021-08-211h 22
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 315 - Disneyland Imagineer Claude Coats BookWe chat with David Bossert and Alan Coats about the soon-to-be released book Claude Coats: Walt Disney’s Imagineer - The Making of Disneyland. Like Claude, David worked in Animation and has authored outstanding books related to Disneyland. Like his father before him, Alan became a Disney Imagineer.Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes ever...
2021-08-071h 25
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 314 - Disneyland's Splash Mountain Opening Day CrewThe Sweep Spot Ep. #314 - Disneyland’s Splash Mountain Opening CrewWe chat with three ride operators from the earliest days of Splash Mountain at Disneyland. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more info...
2021-07-241h 55
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 313 - Disneyland's New Orleans SquareWe explore New Orleans Square at Disneyland, including its history, attractions, entertainment, shops, restaurants, and how we covered it for Custodial. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order bo...
2021-07-101h 41
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 312 - Disneyland Ride Operator From Pirates of the Caribbean and Space MountainWe chat with Caitlin Collins, who was a Disneyland Ride Operator in the mid-2000s, working at Pirates of the Caribbean, Winnie the Pooh, and Space Mountain. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.Fo...
2021-06-261h 54
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 311 - Donna's Disneyland DispatchesWe chat with Donna Baranyay, who worked with us in Disneyland Day Custodial. She started when she was 17 and stayed for 16 years, including many years in “Dispatch”, also known as Custodial Central. Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custod...
2021-06-121h 30
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 310 - Adventureland In DisneylandWe discuss one of the original and ever-changing lands of Disneyland! What makes Adventureland so special? What was it like for us to keep Adventureland clean? Plus, we catch up on current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For mo...
2021-05-291h 42
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 309 - Disneyland 1971We welcome back historian & author Jim Korkis to discuss what was happening at Disneyland in 1971. We also catch up on what’s new at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official website:
2021-05-152h 21
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 308 - Disneyland Keel Boat Driver TalesWe cover the grand re-opening of Disneyland and catch up on what’s new at the Disneyland Resort, as always. We also welcome three Keel Boat drivers to reminisce about the former Disneyland Rivers of America attraction.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and...
2021-05-011h 57
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 307 - Former Jungle Cruise SkipperWe welcome former Jungle Cruise Skipper, historian, and author David John Marley to discuss his two stints as a skipper. Plus, we discuss current Disneyland Resort events, as always!
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order books, visit our official website:...
2021-04-171h 47
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 306 - Designer and Former Disney Imagineer Tim Delaney Part TwoWe conclude our chat with designer Tim Delaney about working at Imagineering for decades, starting with the original Imagineers, and his work for the Disneyland Resort and for Disney parks around the world. Plus, we discuss current Disneyland Resort events, as always!
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are yo...
2021-04-031h 54
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 305 - Former Disney Imagineer Tim DelaneyFor our TENTH ANNIVERSARY episode, we chat with designer Tim Delaney about working at Imagineering for decades, starting with the original Imagineers, and his work for the Disneyland Resort and for Disney parks around the world. Plus, we discuss current Disneyland Resort events, as always!
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Cu...
2021-03-201h 33
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 304 - Disneyland Hotel and Downtown Disney DiscussionMel McGowan, who worked at Imagineering, Tony Bruno, who was VP of Disney Resort Hotels and Downtown Disney, and Disneyland Hotel history author Don Ballard join us to discuss memories of the Disneyland Resort hotels and Downtown Disney. Plus, we discuss current Disneyland Resort events, as always! We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present. The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pel...
2021-03-061h 38
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 303 - Former Imagineer Chris CrumpWe welcome Chris Crump, who worked on Disneyland Resort projects with Imagineering, and who got to hang out at Disneyland and WED as a boy with his father, Disney Legend Rolly Crump. Plus, we discuss current Disneyland Resort events, as always, but this time we are joined by Tage and Teresa from DLWeekly Podcast.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Re...
2021-02-201h 47
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 302 - Disneyland Night Custodial Manager Tom TheissWe welcome Tom Theiss, who was a Night Custodial “Third Shift” Manager at Disneyland with 45 years as a cast member. Plus, we discuss current Disneyland Resort events, as always, but this time we are joined by Naomi of Petra's Pintorium.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For mo...
2021-02-061h 31
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 301 - Disneyland 1961 with Jim KorkisDisney historian & author Jim Korkis joins us to talk about what was going on at Disneyland in 1961, which was SIXTY years ago! Jim is known for his meticulous attention to getting the historical details correct. Plus, we discuss current Disneyland Resort events, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Fo...
2021-01-232h 03
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 300 - Chris Merritt: Art Director, Show Designer, AuthorIn our milestone 300th Episode, Chris Merritt joins us to talk about his work as an Art Director and Show Designer on iconic Disneyland Resort attractions, knowing Marc and Alice Davis, and his popular books, including his epic two volumes on Marc Davis. Plus, we discuss current Disneyland Resort events, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Ba...
2021-01-091h 56
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 299 - Former Disneyland DecoratorThe Sweep Spot Ep. #299 - Disneyland Decorator Joe Merino In this episode we talk with Joe Merino about his time working at Disneyland in the Decorating department and more! Plus for current events we talk with Nick from Mousekegamer to talk about his Minecraft Disneyland. https://www.youtube.com/c/Mouskegamer
We also discuss current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with...
2020-12-051h 12
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 297 - Tom Nabbe Disney LegendWe welcome Disney Legend and author Tom Nabbe, who was a Disneyland and Walt Disney World cast member and was there for the opening of both! He was also the original Tom Sawyer at Disneyland. He wrote From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe.We also discuss current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every tw...
2020-11-071h 35
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 296 - 3D Disneyland with Dave BossertWe welcome award-winning artist, filmmaker, and author David Bossert to discuss his new book 3D DISNEYLAND: Like You've Never Seen It Before. We chat about his work in Disney Animation, his new podcast, and much more!We also discuss current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Di...
2020-10-241h 03
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 295 - Disneyland 1970 and 2000We tour Disneyland as it was FIFTY years ago, in 1970! And then we jump ahead thirty years from then to discuss what the park was like in the Year 2000! We also discuss current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.Fo...
2020-10-091h 44
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 294 - Disneyland Halloween Stories with Jim KorkisWe welcome back Disney historian and prolific author Jim Korkis to discuss Halloween at Disneyland, with the Haunted Mansion, Walt Disney, and Ray Bradbury included! Jim’s latest books debuting momentarily are The Vault of Walt Volume 9: Halloween Edition and Hidden Secrets of the Disney Cruise Line. We also discuss current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focu...
2020-09-261h 45
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 293 - Retired Disneyland Custodial ManagerIn this episode, we chat with one of our former bosses and one of the first women to be a Custodial Manager. After gaining much experience in Disneyland Park, Charlene helped to open California Adventure. She has many fascinating stories and we really enjoyed talking with her. We also discuss current events at the Disneyland Resort, as always. We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the...
2020-09-121h 55
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 292 - Galaxy's Edge with Mark BrickeyIn this episode, we examine Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with artist & designer Mark Brickey,
“Adventures in Design” is his YouTube channel and his podcast is “Disneyland For Designers.” We also discuss current events at the Disneyland Resort.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a podcast with full episodes every two weeks, focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more inf...
2020-08-291h 39
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 291 - Disneyland Ambassador RobynIn this episode, we welcome Robyn Schatz Sarvis, who was a 1997 Disneyland Ambassador and had worked in several roles as a cast member. She has some great stories you won’t want to miss. We also discuss current events at the Disneyland Resort.We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.The Sweep Spot is a biweekly podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts.For more information and to order book...
2020-08-151h 38
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 290 - California Adventure Author and Former Cast MemberIn this episode, we welcome Lisa Baxter, who helped open Disney California Adventure as a cast member and wrote the new book California Dreamin’ - Disney California Adventure: An Insider’s Journey. We also welcome Aaron and Scott from Bobsleds and Banthas podcast to discuss current events at the Disneyland Resort.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.
The Sweep Spot is a biweekly podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Cu...
2020-08-011h 15
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 289 - Disneyland 1980The Sweep Spot is a biweekly podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen are your hosts. Ken has written for LaughingPlace.com in the past, starting with the launch of the site.In this episode, we discuss current Disneyland events, as always. We also tour Disneyland as it was in 1980 with novelist & nonfiction author Dave Smith, who was a cast member in 1980. Big Thunder Mountain was new and the park celebrated its 25th Anniversary.
We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dr...
2020-07-181h 26
The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast MembersThe Sweep Spot # 141 - History of The Disneyland HotelIn this episode we take a look at the long history of The Disneyland Hotel. This hotel which opened in 1955, has changed quite a bit over the years, but it has set the standard for resort hotels all over. Join us as our frequent guest David Smith joins us on this journey. The Sweep Spot is former Disneyland cast members talking Disneyland history, interviews, stories working there and more. Join Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman for past episodes as well. www.thesweepspot.com
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