Talking Disney Magic

Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only discuss the latest news from Disney, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review a Disney or Pixar film each and every week.

Talking Disney Magic is a news podcast hosted by Adam Bankhurst, with 119 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Adam Bankhurst hosts Talking Disney Magic, a news show with 119 episodes published.

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  Talking Disney Magic

  D23 2026 Predictions Extravaganza (Disney, Disney Parks, Marvel, Star Wars, and More!) With Mr. Daps of Daps Magic!

  Aug 13, 20261h 12m

  Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be joined by Mr. Daps of Daps Magic to give our predictions and preview of D23! We break down what we expect from the worlds of Disney, Disney Parks, Marvel, Star Wars, and so much more! Next up, we are going to be giving our reactions to D23 and then ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com ! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 4:29 – Intro to D23 and What to Expect 5:48 – Our Biggest/First Predictions 15:38 – Disney Entertainment Showcase Preview, Starting With Marvel! (Avengers: Doomsday? X-Men?) 20:10 – Walt Disney Animation Studios Preview (Frozen 3!) 23:41 – Could We Get Moana 3 or Zootopia 3? 25:20 – What Else Is Going on at Walt Disney Studios? Avatar 4? 28:14 – Could We Get the First World of Kingdom Hearts 4? 29:42 – What Could They Reveal About Star Wars? 36:01 – Disney Experiences Showcase Preview, Starting With Disneyland 39:55 – Disney California Adventure With Avatar Land, the Coco Ride, and Avengers Campus' Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab 45:49 – Walt Disney World Preview, Starting With Villains Land 50:10 – Piston Peak National Park! 54:09 – Hollywood Studios and Monstropolis Preview! 57:29 – Animal Kingdom and Tropical Americas Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones 01:03:39 – EPCOT? Spaceship Earth? Figment?! 01:08:19 – What Could Disney Cruise Line Have In Store For Us In Addition to the Disney Believe? Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

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  Episode #82

  The Princess Diaries, Ranked and Reviewed For Its 25th Anniversary + Spider-Man: Brand New Day's AMAZING Global Box Office Debut

  Aug 6, 20261 hourS1

  Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries for its 25th anniversary! Join us as we talk about how the film holds up all these years later, nominate a new member of the Talking Disney Magic Hall of Fgame, and discuss how this film was almost about a Cow Princess! Next up, we are going to be giving our predictions for D23 and then ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com ! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: Timestamps: 0:53 – Adam's Initial Reaction to Finally Seeing The Princess Diaries 4:53 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is SMASHING the Global Box Office 9:20 – The Princess Diaries Intro and More Impressions 11:51 – We Have a New Member of the Talking Disney Magic Hall of Fame! 16:17 – Making of The Princess Diaries and Favorite Moments 26:36 – The Princess Diaries Recap 49:17 – Ranking The Princess Diaries Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

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  Talking Disney Magic

  Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review (Spoiler-Free and Spoiler-Filled Instant Reaction and Ending Explained!)

  Jul 31, 202642 min

  Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! For this bonus episode, we are so excited to be giving our instant reactions and review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day alongside our spoiler-free and spoiler-filled breakdown of the latest entry in the Spidey-verse! Join us as we talk about it's place in the MCU, how it's surrprisingly emotional, and more! Next up, we are going to be ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries for its 25th anniversary, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com ! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE 1:50 – Avengers: Doomsday Trailer and Spider-Man: Brand New Day Record-Breaking Box Office Previews 4:48 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day Spoiler-Free Thoughts 13:40 – Spoiler-Filled Review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day 33:12 – Post-Credits Scene Breakdown 36:20 – If We Had to Score Spider-Man: Brand New Day Right Now Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

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  Episode #81

  Planes: Fire and Rescue, Ranked and Reviewed + Marvel at San Diego Comic-Con (Avengers: Doomsday, Black Panther 3, Ghost Rider, and More!)

  Jul 30, 202642 minS1

  Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Planes: Fire and Rescue! Join us as we discuss if this sequel soars above the original, how it takes place in PISTON PEAK NATIONAL FOREST, and why it's portrayal of fighting wildfires is quite awesome! Next up, we are going to be giving our instant reactions to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and then ranking and reviewing The Princess Diaries for its 25th anniversary, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com ! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 3:33 – Big Marvel News From San Diego Comic-Con – Avengers: Doomsday, Black Panther 3, Ghost Rider, and More! 8:58 – Planes: Fire and Rescue Takes Place in Piston Peak National Forest?! 11:16 – Initial Planes: Fire and Rescue Impressionsc 18:28 – Planes: Fire and Rescue Recap 36:05 – Ranking Planes: Fire and Rescue Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

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  Episode #80

  Planes, Ranked and Reviewed + Disney Worldbuilders Is Coming Soon!

  Jul 23, 20261h 5mS1

  Welcome to Talking Disney Magic! Join Vanessa Mulcahey and IGN's Adam Bankhurst as they not only talk about the latest news in the world of Disney, Pixar, Disney Parks, Star Wars, Marvel, and more, but also rank and review the biggest movies in Disney and Pixar's incredible catalog! This week, we are so excited to be ranking and reviewing Planes! Join us as we talk about this non-Pixar movie that was once a direct-to-dvd title and see how we think it compares to Cars and how it holds up! Next up, we are going to be ranking and reviewing Planes: Fire and Rescue and giving our instant reactions to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, so be sure to get your reviews, favorite moments, questions, and more in as well to talkingdisneymagic@gmail.com ! Oh, and you can check out our current rankings of all the films we've reviewed right here and our list of upcoming films we'll be ranking and reviewing on Talking Disney Magic! Lastly, We'd love you to join our Discord so YOU can talk Disney magic with us: https://discord.gg/QXSMsNmcXE Timestamps: 5:01 – Julie Andrews Is Getting a Disney+ Documentary and Disney Gave Us a Horrible Jump Scare 6:10 – Disney Announced Leslie Iwerk's Disney Worldbuilders and WE CAN'T WAIT 10:21 – Disney and Pixar Were Hit With More Layoffs 15:45 – Planes Intro and Initial Impressions 23:55 – Planes Recap 53:38 – Ranking Planes Music: Sean Beeson Podcast Art: Jordan Lymon

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