Hercules

Swing into action with this week’s episode of The Jamie and Steven Show as we explore Disney’s Tarzan, the film that marked the end of the Disney Renaissance era, and our last episode of this season!Join us as we delve into the lush jungles of animation history, where groundbreaking techniques met heartfelt storytelling. Jamie’s sister Holly returns as our guest, attempting some impressions of the characters from Tarzan, as well as joining in on the singing, much to Steven’s delight…Innovative deep canvas technology was created during production of Tarzan that brought the jungle to life, allowing Tarzan to glide seamlessly through the trees like never before. We’ll chat about the film’s powerful soundtrack, featuring the unforgettable music and vocals of Phil Collins, whose songs like "You'll Be in My Heart" helped define the emotional core of the film.We’ll also discuss the dynamic character development of Tarzan and Jane, the film’s approach to Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic tale, and how it compares with Disney’s earlier successes. Plus, we reflect on how Tarzan signalled a shift in Disney’s animated narratives as the studio moved into the 2000s.As always, expect fun facts, behind-the-scenes stories, and our candid thoughts on where Tarzan fits within Disney’s storied history. Don’t forget to follow us on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more Disney magic!Get in touch via e-mail, sharing your favourite Disney classics, favourite characters, or maybe your favourite episode of the podcast so far: [email protected] by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD

Prepare for an episode filled with honour, bravery, and… Steven’s fresh perspective! This week on The Jamie and Steven Show, we're diving into Disney’s "Mulan"—and here’s the twist: Steven has NEVER watched it before!Join us as Jamie guides Steven through the epic tale of a young woman defying tradition to protect her family and bring honour to her name. We’ll explore the film's vibrant animation, its memorable characters like Mushu and Cri-Kee, and the powerful music, including the iconic "Reflection" and "I’ll Make a Man Out of You."Expect fresh reactions, fun facts, and lively debate as Steven experiences "Mulan" for the very first time. Did it live up to Jamie’s high praise? Does Mushu steal the show? And how does this film fit into Disney’s storied Renaissance era?Don’t miss this unique episode filled with laughter, surprises, and heartfelt reflections. Tune in now and join the conversation—follow us on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more Disney magic!E-mail: [email protected] by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD

Get ready, Disney fans! This week on The Jamie and Steven Show, we dive into the legendary world of Hercules. Join us as we journey "from zero to hero," exploring the vibrant mythology behind Disney’s bold and humorous take on Greek legends.We discuss the unique animation style, the influence of director Ron Clements and John Musker, and how Hercules stands out with its gospel-inspired soundtrack, thanks to the dynamic compositions of Alan Menken and lyricist David Zippel. We’ll also share behind-the-scenes stories, delve into the film’s development process, and examine how it fits into Disney’s Renaissance era.Stay tuned for our candid thoughts on the film’s reception, its memorable characters like Hades and Meg, and whether Hercules truly captured that Disney magic.Don’t miss out—tune in now and follow us on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more Disney fun!E-mail: [email protected] by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD

“Let’s talk movies, music, and magic! The Jamie and Steven show is an unofficial Disney podcast for Disney movie enthusiasts. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Jamie and Steven, best friends, proud Disney adults, and former colleagues at The Disney Store, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through all the Disney animated classics. Each week, they share behind-the-scenes insights, fun facts, and their honest opinions on these beloved films. Don’t miss out on the show! Follow them on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more.”We are heading back to Paris in this week’s episode as we have watched The Hunchback of Notre Dame. And the lovely Sophie from Most Magical Podcast has joined us this week. The hunchback of Notre Dame is one of Sophie’s favourites, so she was thrilled to be on this week, and even shares some interesting knowledge of the Disney parks and this movie.Remember you can get in touch with us on social media and we would really appreciate it if you would leave us a review.Music by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD

“Let’s talk movies, music, and magic! The Jamie and Steven show is an unofficial Disney podcast for Disney movie enthusiasts. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Jamie and Steven, best friends, proud Disney adults, and former colleagues at The Disney Store, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through all the Disney animated classics. Each week, they share behind-the-scenes insights, fun facts, and their honest opinions on these beloved films. Don’t miss out on the show! Follow them on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more.”This week’s episode we are back with the 33rd animated classic, Disney’s Pocahontas. A controversial one for many, which we talk about in detail, with plenty of behind the scenes that may have a bit of drama. Jeffrey Katzenberg is no longer at Disney, and Michael Eisner is trying to run everything all on his own. Is Pocahontas the beginning of the end for Disney’s run of hits?Music by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD

“Let’s talk movies, music, and magic! The Jamie and Steven show is an unofficial Disney podcast for Disney movie enthusiasts. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Jamie and Steven, best friends, proud Disney adults, and former colleagues at The Disney Store, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through all the Disney animated classics. Each week, they share behind-the-scenes insights, fun facts, and their honest opinions on these beloved films. Don’t miss out on the show! Follow them on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more.”This week’s episode is another “Spotlight” episode, celebrating the life and career of Jeffrey Katzenberg, former Chairman of The Walt Disney studios. Joining Jamie again this week is her sister Holly, who shares the story of beginnings of Dreamworks production, the studio Katzenberg teamed up with David Geffen and Steven Spielberg to create their own animated movies and more.If you have listened to previous episodes, you know how much Jamie “loves” Katzenberg! But is he the Villain that Jamie has believed he is, or is he actually a hero? Let us know what you think in this week’s poll. Music by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD

“Let’s talk movies, music, and magic! The Jamie and Steven show is an unofficial Disney podcast for Disney movie enthusiasts. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Jamie and Steven, best friends, proud Disney adults, and former colleagues at The Disney Store, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through all the Disney animated classics. Each week, they share behind-the-scenes insights, fun facts, and their honest opinions on these beloved films. Don’t miss out on the show! Follow them on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more.”We’re hope you’re ready to have your emotions stirred as this week’s episode is going to be emotionally charged as we explore the life, career and impact of Robin Williams. Holly, Jamie’s sister, is this week’s guest and the two sisters share their memories of watching some of Robin’s films growing up and their favourite stories about him. They also touch on the drama between Robin and Disney concerning Aladdin. Please share this episode with your friends and family, and we would really appreciate it if you left us a review.Music by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD

“Let’s talk movies, music, and magic! The Jamie and Steven show is an unofficial Disney podcast for Disney movie enthusiasts. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Jamie and Steven, best friends, proud Disney adults, and former colleagues at The Disney Store, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through all the Disney animated classics. Each week, they share behind-the-scenes insights, fun facts, and their honest opinions on these beloved films. Don’t miss out on the show! Follow them on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more.”Holly is back! We recorded this episode late last year while Steven was away to Disneyland Paris. Holly and Jamie have had to watch A Goofy Movie many many times over the last 9 years because of their children who LOVE this film. It’s a 90s classic with great tunes and a heartwarming story about the relationship between a parent and their child.Music by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD

“Let’s talk movies, music, and magic! The Jamie and Steven show is an unofficial Disney podcast for Disney movie enthusiasts. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Jamie and Steven, best friends, proud Disney adults, and former colleagues at The Disney Store, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through all the Disney animated classics. Each week, they share behind-the-scenes insights, fun facts, and their honest opinions on these beloved films. Don’t miss out on the show! Follow them on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more.”We’re thrilled to invite our dear friend and fellow Disney Store cast member, Jess, to join us on the show. And in part 2 we share more behind the scenes, heavily discuss the “live action” remake and all things Lion King that you can see at the parks and what’s to come in the future.Music by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD

“Let’s talk movies, music, and magic! The Jamie and Steven show is an unofficial Disney podcast for Disney movie enthusiasts. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Jamie and Steven, best friends, proud Disney adults, and former colleagues at The Disney Store, this podcast takes listeners on a journey through all the Disney animated classics. Each week, they share behind-the-scenes insights, fun facts, and their honest opinions on these beloved films. Don’t miss out on the show! Follow them on Threads and Instagram @thejamieandstevenshow for more.”“Hakuna mutata what a wonderful phrase…” we have an exciting episode this week, and it is the first of two parts, and we are joined by our fellow cast mate Jess! Jess joined us for a Christmas special episode in December last year where we spilled the tea on what it was like at Christmas working at The Disney Store. We had such fun chatting to Jess we had to have her back. The Lion King is actually her favourite film as well. In part 1 we share facts about the amazingly talented cast and the music, including the score.Join us next week for part 2, and learn more from behind the scenes and of course, our thoughts on the film. Wonder what score Steven is going to give it…?Get in touch with us via e-mail: [email protected] send us questions or even to say hi, let us know what you think of the episode. Music by RA. License code: GCCKIGCOZWAY8JRD