Episode 30 - Little Red Is Not Okay

[Melanie]

• My real name is Frederick, but most people call me Fred.
• I'm obsessed with WDW. (duh)
• I am an avid WDW planner, but I make my plans flexible.
• I'm Italian-American, not Mexican.
• When I say gravy, I'm talking about pasta sauce.
• Darth refers to my life-long love for Star Wars and my allegiance to the Sith.
• Macho refers to my all-time favorite pro wrestler, Randy "Macho Man' Savage.
• I've stuck with my current avatar almost from the very start.
• My favorite color is red because I prefer redheads, I love red wine, and I'm a Red Sox fan.
• Ian was spot-on when he made the connection between the location of my favorite Hidden Mickey and my personality, because both are located on the same end of the horse.
• I have to double-check every post and reply to make sure I don't violate the TOS with my usually foul language.
• I also own the Walt Disney World Explorer CD-ROM, but it doesn't work anymore.
• I'm a follower of Gary's Column on Facebook.
• I'm going to WDW in 2012!

Hi Fred! I think I'll continue to call you Darth though.

This list is classic!

[AgentC]

I am also suspicious of bunnies. What's with all the carrots? Why do they need such good vision? (Nerd alert.)

Any other holiday phobias we should be aware of? Leprechauns and St Patrick's day, perhaps ? Or does the give that one a pass?

[Jim&AngieMarriner]

Was finishing up the podcast while driving home and almost wrecked my truck I was laughing so hard. I dont know which one of you guys was doing the nerd voice talking about which episode was what, but it was hilarious. Reminded me of Star Trek fans, of which I am one. Well played Sir, well played.

[SBETigg]

Hi Fred! I think I'll continue to call you Darth though.

This list is classic!

You'll always be Darth Macho to me.

[Melanie]

I dont know which one of you guys was doing the nerd voice talking about which episode was what, but it was hilarious. Reminded me of Star Trek fans, of which I am one. Well played Sir, well played.

That was Gary, and I'm sure it's no surprise he IS a Star Trek fan. Was going to say Trekkie, but can't remember if it was determined that Trekker was the actual correct nickname.

The six minute 'wrap up' - wow! We WERE very punchy and I was totally bossy. 11:30pm and some wine...there ya go.

[John]

Just for the record, I'm a Star Trek fan too along with BSG. Nerd-dom runs deep on the podcast...

We do broadcast from the basement of the science building as well.

[Ian]

I listened late last night. My personal opinion is that Ian probably got a LAME score on Disneyland Astro Blasters and he is bitter.

I'm not going to confirm anything, but I will just say this ... You may be on the right track.

Here's a link to some pictures of me.

Man, was I off base with what I pictured! You look a lot more like Uncle June from the Sopranos than you do Pedro.

Hey, me too! I'm often shocked that it's always Ian getting edited and not me.

Well in fairness, you've been edited once or twice.

But truthfully, my mouth is the thing I dislike most about myself. I'm terrible and just so un-INTERCOT like.

Bad, Ian! Bad!!

[dpamac]

In fairness I'd say most of us are pretty nerdy in one way or another.

Well in fairness, you've been edited once or twice.

All I've done is managed to derail the entire podcast within the first five minutes causing us to have to scrap it and start over. And, for the record, I didn't use any profanity in the process.

[Ian]

All I've done is managed to derail the entire podcast within the first five minutes causing us to have to scrap it and start over.

Oh, is that all?

[PopPhan]

Just for the record, I'm a Star Trek fan too along with BSG. Nerd-dom runs deep on the podcast...

We do broadcast from the basement of the science building as well.

Well, if you are a SciFi fan, then you should at least show some love for Henson related SciFi -- Dark Crystal, Farscape, etc.!!

[dpamac]

Well, if you are a SciFi fan, then you should at least show some love for Henson related SciFi -- Dark Crystal, Farscape, etc.!!

John's not cool enough for Farscape. Though now I think I'll start incorporating frell into the podcast. Also Ben Browder is going to be on an episode of Doctor Who this year. You know, just to cross over on geekdom there.

[diz_girl]

Just for the record, I'm a Star Trek fan too along with BSG. Nerd-dom runs deep on the podcast...

So say we all.


Thanks again guys for another great Podcast. Definitely missed Carol, I kept waiting to hear her voice. I laughed out loud at work again, but at least this time all of my co-workers were wearing headphones and couldn't hear me.

Ian had it right about the delicate genius - it's genius rather than flow.

Before anyone else picks it, my favorite ride vehicle is Dumbo. It's the cutest ride vehicle. Liberty Square Riverboat was a close second. And a delayed pick of my favorite hidden Mickey. It's the same as Jeff, the stones in the aquarium in the Seas, mainly because it's the only one that I've actually found.

Helly Hansen - there are two stand alone retail stores on the East Coast - a store in Annapolis, MD (not too far from you, John) and another in Newport, RI.

Loved WPST - growing up in Bucks County, PA, it was my favorite station in my teens and twenties.

Darth Macho as Pedro from South of the Border - hysterical - I wonder how many listeners didn't get the reference if they've never traveled I-95 by car through the Carolinas. Which brings me to living in the South. I'm now 3 miles east and 4 miles south of the Mason-Dixon line, and trust me, I am in the South.

John bringing his son on a cruise after graduation, rather than sending him to the shore, is a good move - it reminded me of my parents taking me & my sis to Hawaii after my graduation. It was memorable.

I was wondering who had the heavy breathing for a while until John mentioned Michael. While you mention that the Changing of the Balloons was a favorite Michael moment from the Podcasts, my favorite is his 'Real Wet' comment during his first Podcast appearance and the rednecks in cutoffs holding gardenhoses from Episode 19 that he made during the Dollywood Splash Country discussion. I break out into giggles even thinking about that comment.

Keep the Podcasts coming. They are always appreciated and enjoyed.

[lwith58]

Great Podcast!

Aside from the classics, my favorite ride vehicle is WDW’s Tower of Terror elevator cabs. The first time I rode this attraction I was not expecting the elevator cab to move across the building from one shaft to another. What an awesome detail in this attraction. I was a fan of Horizons’ ride vehicles too, the surround sound and interactivity and (similar to Peter Pan) the elevation changes.

I would absolutely go to the parks myself if I lived near them too. On our last trip to WDW I had an opportunity to spend an hour or so at MK by myself. When we go I almost end up in touring commando mode because I don’t want to miss any attractions and I don’t know when we’ll be back. It was really nice to spend that hour or so just relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere around Main Street and the hub. I would love to be able to go a couple times a year and love it even more if I could go when ever I wanted to.

Okay now I’m worried. We now have confirmation that Gary’s Cylon Army does in fact cover the country from coast to coast. Is Intercot’s Gary’s Cylon Army on the Facebooks too? By the way Gary did you upgrade your hardware? Your sound quality was excellent it sounded like you were right there next to me.

[dpamac]

Okay now I’m worried. We now have confirmation that Gary’s Cylon Army does in fact cover the country from coast to coast. Is Intercot’s Gary’s Cylon Army on the Facebooks too? By the way Gary did you upgrade your hardware? Your sound quality was excellent it sounded like you were right there next to me.

The cylon army can't be on Facebook. Otherwise you'd know when they invade.

Okay, the sound quality. This is embarrassing...I turned my microphone around. Apparently, according to John who knows about broadcasting equipment, some mics have a good side and a bad side. I had been using the bad side. Who knew?

[BrerGnat]

My favorite attraction vehicle is:

The Teacups! I have always thought it was SO cute to ride in a cup with saucer and I love how they are painted!

[Dopey's Girl]

My favorite attraction vehicle is:

The Teacups! I have always thought it was SO cute to ride in a cup with saucer and I love how they are painted!

I agree. They are really stinking cute. I can't ride in them though (), so I just admire from afar!

[lettripp]

Sooo my husband and I are trying to sit down and listen and the in-browzer player won't pop up and it won't download on itunes We need our dose of your awesome tangents!

Will reboot and try again!

[Melanie]

Hope you got it to work? If not, in iTunes, right click and choose update.

[Quadstriker]

You guys forgot to mention the most ridiculous aspect of 2015 in Back to the Future.

The Cubs ever having a team capable of winning the World Series.


Best Ride Vehicle: Indiana Jones Jeep at Disneyland. That thing makes you feel like you're right in the middle of an Indy movie.

[BrerGnat]

Best Ride Vehicle: Indiana Jones Jeep at Disneyland. That thing makes you feel like you're right in the middle of an Indy movie.

Good one!