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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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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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!

 

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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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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.

 

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Jiminy Crickets Podcast - Episode 203 Music Series: Rolly Crump and Mary Blair

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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Jiminy Crickets Podcast - Episode 202 - 2025 Music Series: Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston

 

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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The Best of Jiminy Crickets - Episode 25: A Salute to Hayley Mills Part 2

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.

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Jiminy Crickets Podcast - Episode 201 - 2025 Music Series: Buddy Baker

 

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 8 of our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to a Disney Legend in music, Buddy Baker,composer of many memorable Disney songs and musical scores.  

 

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Minnie Episode: Special Guest - Brain Crawford: Disneyland 2025 Trip Report

 

On another special "minnie" episode, DisneyChris welcomes back Brain Crawford to share a trip report of his recent trip to Disneyland, California in October of 2025

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The Best of Jiminy Crickets: Episode 24 - A Salute to Hayley Mills Part 1

In this month's "Best of" Chris, Ruthie and our former co-host Brain Crawford revisit part one of a two part episode originally released in October of 2020

October 5th 2020: This episode, we honor Disney Legend and child star of six classic live-action Walt Disney films, Hayley Mills. Our special guest Brian Crawford first shares her backstory, including her childhood and film career prior to her discovery by Disney. Then he, Ruthie and Chris go through each of her Disney films. In this, part one of a special two part tribute, they discuss - "Pollyanna," (1960) "The Parent Trap," (1961) "In Search of the Castaways," (1962) and "Summer Magic" (1963) - Be sure to join them in a few weeks for part two, where they discuss her remaining Disney films and her career, after Disney.

 

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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - October 2025

This episode we welcome back Brain Crawford to share a trip report on his recent visit to Disneyland Paris. We also share a Disneyland Paris related top 10 list, and round of the episode with a report of attractions coming soon to the Parisian resort. 

 

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Jiminy Crickets Podcast EPISODE 200!!! - Our 200 Favorite Disney Things

In celebration of the 200th episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast, DisneyChris and Ruthie share a list (in no particular order) of their shared picks as the 200 top things they most love about Disney. 

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Jiminy Cricket Podcast - Episode 199 - 2025 Music Series: George Bruns

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 7 of our 2025 Music Series pays tribute to a Disney Legend in music, George Bruns,composer of many memorable Disney songs and musical scores. 

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Jiminy Crickets Podcast - Episode 198: The History of Disneyland Anniversaries

This episode, DisneyChris and Ruthie share the fascinating history of Disneyland;s many milestone anniversary celebrations, from its early years up to the 70th Celebration kicked off earlier this year. 

 

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