Synergy Loves Company: How Disney Connects to Everything
Explore the fascinating history of Disney and its impact on entertainment, technology, and pop culture with Synergy Loves Company. Host Eric and guests dive into one topic at a time, offering unique insights into the Disney legacy. Discover the ultimate Disney podcast today
Episodes
The Incredible World of DiC meets the Wonderful World of Disney
On this episode of Synergy Loves Company, Eric explores the surprising connections between DIC Entertainment and Disney, focusing on how beloved cartoons like Inspector Gadget ended up as Disney properties. The episode covers DIC’s origins in France, the company’s partnerships with prominent animation studios, and its expansion into the American TV market with hits lik...
Check out these Libraries in Disney Parks, in the Walt Disney Company, and in your own Community!
Amanda Pemberton (Main Street Library) joins Eric to explore the fascinating intersection of Disney and libraries in Real Life. In honor of National Library Week, they explore Disney libraries and library-like spaces in the Parks, in the Studio, and of course, you can find Disney in Libraries in your own life! They discuss the rich h...
Jim Varney Tops Mickey Mouse at the Indy 500 and Michael Eisner gives Ernest a Job.
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric takes you on a nostalgic journey exploring the fascinating connections between Disney and the beloved character Ernest P. Worrell, created by Jim Varney and John Cherry. Eric uncovers the surprising Disney synergy behind Ernest's rise to fame, his multi-movie deal with Disney's Touchstone Pictures,...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, Eric dives into the fascinating history and connections between Disney and Marriott. Discover how theme parks like Disneyland inspired similar ventures worldwide, including Marriott's own Great America parks. Explore the beginnings of Marriott as a root beer stand and its evolution into a global hospitality giant, drawing parallels with Disney's expansion. Learn about the intriguing attempt...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric explores Disney's history with construction, focusing on their longstanding partnership with Tishman. From the challenges faced during Walt Disney World's construction to the collaboration on Epcot in the early 1980s, the episode delves into Disney's decision to work with Tishman to bring this ambitious theme park to life. Eric discusses Tishman's prominent projects, like the Rena...
Long Before Pixar, Marvel, LucasFilm, 20th Century Fox and even ABC disney Acquired Arvida! In this episode of "Synergy Loves Company," we delve into the intriguing history of Disney's first major acquisition under CEO Ron Miller, Arvida. We explore how this acquisition came about as a defensive strategy against corporate raider Saul Steinberg and how it ultimately led to Miller's ousting. We take a look at Walt Disney's...
Explore the unique connections between filmmaker David Lynch and Disney in this episode of Synergy Loves Company. Eric dives into Lynch's cinematic career, highlighting key works like "Eraserhead," "The Elephant Man," "Blue Velvet," and his television masterpiece "Twin Peaks." During which he rubbed shoulders with some Future Disney CEO’s. Discover Lynch's near involvement with "Return o...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric delves into Disney's efforts to promote healthier eating with the Mickey Check, now known as the Disney Check. We explore the program's origins in 2005 when the FDA revised dietary guidelines and childhood obesity was declared an epidemic. Eric discusses how Disney introduced nutritional guidelines informed by the FDA, starting with kids' meals in theme parks and extending to lice...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric delves into the fascinating connections between Hallmark and Disney, exploring their parallel beginnings and shared history. Discover how both companies, with humble origins in Kansas City, rose to create expansive global legacies that bring magic and memories into millions of homes. Eric discusses Walt Disney's journey to Hollywood, JC Hall's postcard venture, the impact of their...
In this episode of "Synergy Loves Company," Eric and guest Bethanee from Park Swagger Tees dive into the quirky world of "Mickey Unwrapped," a 1994 Disney album mixing iconic characters with hip hop tunes. They explore the surprising and sometimes risqué lyrics sung by Minnie Mouse, and critique songs like "Ducks in the Hood" and "DJ Goof." The episode highlights Russi Taylor's standout perfo...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric takes listeners on a journey through the intertwined legacies of Whitney Houston and Disney. Starting with Whitney's iconic 1991 Super Bowl performance, Eric explores her rise to stardom and her transition to the silver screen with films like "The Bodyguard" and Disney's "The Preacher’s Wife." He delves into her work as a producer through Brown House Production...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric delves into the fascinating connection between Disney and GoPro. Discover Disney's historical relationship with cameras, from the early days of the Alice Comedies using Bell and Howell cameras to the revolutionary multiplane camera in classic animations like Snow White. Learn about GoPro's origins with Nick Woodman and how it became a staple in consumer action photography. Uncover...
In this episode of "Synergy Loves Company," host Eric is joined by returning guest, Author, Jamie Hecker to explore the intersection of Disney and U.S. presidencies. They discuss the importance of civic duty and voting, highlighting both presidential and local elections. The conversation delves into the historical connections between Disney and American presidents, from Walt Disney's admiration for Abraham Lincoln to Harr...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric explores the intriguing connections between Prince and Disney in the final installment of the eighties pop trinity trilogy. Dive into the Minneapolis music scene of the seventies that shaped Prince's musicianship and his perfectionist approach, drawing parallels to Walt Disney himself. Discover Prince's appearances on Muppets Tonight and his work with Warner Brothers, which sets t...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, Eric dives into the connections between The King of Pop Michael Jackson and Disney. Starting from Michael's early days with the Jackson 5 and their cover of "Zip A Dee Doo Dah," to their appearance on Sandy in Disneyland, and Michael's solo career participation in Disneyland's 25th and 30th anniversaries. Discover how Michael's admiration for Disney influenced his life, including...
In this 50th episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric launches a new miniseries exploring the holy trinity of 1980s pop music: Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince.
In this episode, Eric delves into Madonna’s early life and career beginnings, including her formation and departure from the band The Breakfast Club and her slight connection to the hot mess that is Disney Channel's Mother Goose Rock and Rhyme. He also discusses the...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, Dr. Cody Havard joins host Eric to delve into the world of Disney fandom. They discuss the influence of family in shaping fan behavior, the unique bond between being introduced to Disney and becoming a fan, and the strong emotional attachment fans have to the brand. From Disney's size as an entertainment company and its acquisitions, to who wants to take Dr. Havard's "Being a Fan of Di...
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, host Eric explores the experiences of visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World within a few months of each other. He delves into topics like the blessing of size, comparing the parks, and how each park offers a unique experience. In trying to capture the vibes of the parks on both coasts, Eric also draws analogies between the parks and music albums, making insightful comparisons. From the ...
Eric Visited the Universal Studios Orlando parks for the first time in over 30 years.
In this episode of Synergy Loves Company, Eric delves into the historical rivalry between Disney and Universal Studios. From the early days of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to the developments of Disneyland and Universal Studios, Eric breaks down the competition between these entertainment giants. He also shares his recent trip to Universal Studios, o...
In this episode, we explore the unique connection between Disney and the Olympics. We will pit each Disney Olympic moment up against eachother in competition for the Glory of the games! from Walt Disney's influence at the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics to the design of commemorative pins for the 2004 Athens games see which moments earn the Gold Medal on our show. We delve into Disney's impact on the Olympic movement, includi...
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