Hello, friends! It's time for the third season finale of Mousterpiece Melodies, in which your intrepid hosts Josh and Scott are on a quest to talk about the songs of one of the most classic and beloved of all Disney films, the 1940 adaptation of Pinocchio. They're joined on this discussion by screenwriter and author Emily St. James, as they talk about all things "When You Wish Upon a Star," including a natural tangent into the work of both Gene Simmons and Katey Sagal. Plus, what discussion of 1940s-era Disney would be complete without a discursive section on the impact of World War II and the Nazis? It's all there, and it's all Pinocchio, before Scott and Josh take a break and dream it all up again, so check out the new episode now!
5 Oct 2026
Mousterpiece Melodies -- Episode 32: Pocahontas
Hello, friends! As summer turns to fall, Scott and Josh are turning the page to another episode of Mousterpiece Melodies. This week, they're joined by film critic Chris Williams to talk about the songs of the thorny 1995 historical romance Pocahontas, featuring the voices of Irene Bedard, Christian Bale, David Ogden Stiers, and...oh...goodness, who is it voicing the male lead again? Ah yes, Mel Gibson. Yes, this movie, depicting the bittersweet love affair between a young Native American woman and an English explorer, has not fully held up over the last three decades, but what of its songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz? Do the songs still work? Are they problematic? And how does the work of Bryan Adams fit into the discussion? You'll have to listen to find out!
21 Sept 2026
Mousterpiece Melodies -- Episode 31: The Songs of Disneyland
Hello, friends! It's time for a brand-new episode of Mousterpiece Melodies, and Scott and Josh are shaking things up a bit this time around. While they typically discuss the songs of a specific movie, today, they're heading on a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth to discuss the original songs of Disneyland Park. They're joined by Disney historian Michael Crawford to discuss everything from It's a Small World to the songs of the Carousel of Progress and more. Do these songs manage to be repetitive and enjoyable, or just repetitive? And how will Josh react to learning in real time who the new stars of the updated Carousel of Progress will be? Listen to find out!
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Odie Henderson
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