Jiminy Crickets! Podcast
Chris Lyndon & Ruthie Brown
At Jiminy Crickets! we cover all things in the wonderful world of Disney, including trivia, history, music, movies/animation, theme parks, and the latest Disney news, plus a whole lot of witty banter! So let your conscience be your guide and tune in!
- The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 29 - Disney California Adventure 20th Anniversary
This episode of the Best of Jiminy Crickets we flash back to a February 2021 episode which celebrated the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Five years later, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary, it is the perfect time to revisit this topic!
February 2021 - In honor of the 20th Anniversary of our favorite home next door, Ruthie and DisneyChris present a brief background on the origins on Disney's California Adventure, followed by a complete walk-through tour of the park as it was at the time of it's grand opening back in February of 2001. As they revisit all the many shops, restaurants and original DCA attractions, they discuss the unusual nature of the park before it would undergo major renovations in the years that followed.
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25 March 2026, 1:00 pm - The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 28 - Dumbo Part 2
This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Disney classic "Dumbo." In honor of this movie masterpiece, we revisit our Dumbo part 2 episode from June of 2022
June 15, 2022: In honor of over 80 years of flying high, we proudly present part 2 of our tribute to The One, the Only.... Dumbo! Walt Disney's fourth full-length animated feature, considered by most as one of best animated films of all time, and a true masterpiece of storytelling and visual arts.
Chris and Brain continue their retelling of the plot, discuss what happened within the franchise after the film's initial release, and share their favorites and personal stories about this Disney classic, stopping to reflect upon the amazing music and discuss even more of the film's the colorful cast of characters along the way.
So step right up for the breathtaking conclusion of the Greatest Show on Earth!!!
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28 February 2026, 2:00 pm - Jiminy Crickets Episode 206 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 2: Stories from Far Away
Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For this episode, our theme is "Stories from Far Away." Every song included has to do with the people and places from distant lands around the world.Download (right click / save as)
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24 February 2026, 5:00 pm - Dateline Jiminy Crickets - February 2026
For our first episode of 2026, we celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic Disney Top 10. We then pay respects to the many people from the world of Disney that we sadly lost in 2025. And in an informative "Encyclopedia" segment, we recall the storied life and times of Disney Legend, Lillian Bounds Disney.
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9 February 2026, 3:25 am - The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 27 - Dumbo
This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Disney classic "Dumbo." In honor of this movie masterpiece, we revisit our Dumbo episode from May of 2022
May 26, 2022: In honor of over 80 years of flying high, we proudly present, The One, the Only.... Dumbo! Walt Disney's fourth full-length animated feature, considered by most as one of best animated films of all time, and a true masterpiece of storytelling and visual arts.
Chris and Brain take you through the origins and plot of this Disney classic, stopping to share the amazing music and discuss the colorful cast of characters along the way.
So step right up for the Greatest Show on Earth!!!
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31 January 2026, 2:00 pm - Jiminy Crickets Episode 205 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 1: Adventures in Music
Welcome to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For our first music episode, our theme is "Adventures in Music" Every song included has to do with music theory, making music, and the magic of music. Enjoy!Download (right click / save as)
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27 January 2026, 5:44 pm - Jimminy Crickets Episode 204 - Our 200 Favorite Disney Things - Part 2
In celebration of the recent 200th episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast, DisneyChris and Ruthie continue their list (in no particular order) of their shared picks as the 200 top things they most love about Disney. PART 2
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22 January 2026, 9:00 pm - The Best of Jiminy Crickets - Episode 26: Pinocchio 80th Anniversary
In this month's "Best of" Chris and Ruthie revisit part one of a two part episode originally released in March of 2020 in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Walt Disney classic, "Pinocchio." This being the 85th anniversary year, we felt it was apt to share this episode again.
March 4, 2020:This episode pays tribute to one of the greatest animated films of all time, Walt Disney's tour de force of hand-drawn technical brilliance, "Pinocchio," which is celebrating 80 years of bringing love, laughter and timeless entertainment to those who believe in wishes coming true. Ruthie and Chris take you through the entire plot of the film, as they discuss its memorable characters, songs, behind-the-scenes development, the artists who worked on this unmatched production, many little known fun facts, insider trivia, and the film's lasting legacy. Chris also presents his usual musical moments including some rare archival audio. The episode culminates with Ruthie and Chris discussing their favorite songs, scenes and characters, as well as their own personal connections to this magical movie masterpiece.Download (right click / save as)
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Our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to many of the legendary Disney animators and Imagineers, who were the creative geniuses behind many now beloved Disney animated classics and theme park attractions. Each episode will chronicle the career of the featured artist's work for Walt Disney through the use of music to represent their many Disney career highlights.
Episode 10 of our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to, two Disney Legends. Famed illustrator Mary Blair was the imaginative concept artist behind many of Disney's classic animated films, from the mid 40s through the mid 50s, returning to Disney as an Imagineer in the 1960's, leaving her mark on many of the most beloved Disney attractions of all time. Rolly Crump was another of Disney's most imaginative Imagineers, putting his personal and unique touch on many classic Disney attractions.
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In this month's "Best of" Chris, Ruthie and our former co-host Brain Crawford revisit part two of a two part episode originally released in October of 2020
October 26 2020: This episode continues our tribute to Disney Legend and child star of six classic live-action Walt Disney films, Hayley Mills. Along with returning special guest Brian Crawford, Ruthie and Chris go through the remainder of Mills' Disney films - "The Moon Spinners," (1964) and "That Darn Cat." (1965) Then they discuss her career after her initial six years at Disney, including her other films, theatrical performances and television appearances including the Parent Trap made for TV sequels and the sitcom "Good Morning Miss Bliss." The episode concludes with Brian, Ruthie and Chris ranking their favorite Haley Mills Disney films, favorite songs and favorite co-stars, mixed in with many personal stories and anecdotes about their personal connections to this amazing star.Download (right click / save as)
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Our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to many of the legendary Disney animators and Imagineers, who were the creative geniuses behind many now beloved Disney animated classics and theme park attractions. Each episode will chronicle the career of the featured artist's work for Walt Disney through the use of music to represent their many Disney career highlights.
Episode 9 of our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to not one, but two Disney Legends in classic Disney animation, Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnson, two of the most prolific artists behind the countless unforgettable moments and beloved characters from the golden era in Disney animation... and beyond.
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