Damsels in Dialogue

Jane : Queen of the Jungle

This episode we travel to Africa and take a behind the scenes look at Disney's adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous novel, "Tarzan of the Apes." We focus on Jane Porter and this unique, intelligent, daring, and hilarious heroine as she finds herself among more than trees and apes in the jungle. Discover why this animated interpretation stands out among the numerous adaptations and gives us one of favorite female protagonists.

Kida : Finding Atlantis

Join us for our episode all about Disney's princess of Atlantis, Kida. The origin and legend of Atlantis started back in ancient Greece and has continue to fascinate explorers, philosophers, and scientists ever since. Learn how Disney took all these ideas and formed an experimental action adventure that may not have been a box office hit, but has become a favorite amongst many.

Megara : Mortal Among Gods

This week we dive into Disney's 1997 hit Hercules and discuss a damsel who may be in distress, but has got in handled. Though not following the original greek mythology, Megara is a fascinating female protagonist with a moral ambiguity that stands out among the Disney heroines. *Lots of spoilers and opinions*

Rapunzel : Tangled Up

Though Disney claims their 2010 movie Tangled was inspired by the well known Grimm tale about a maiden in a tower, Rapunzel's history begins almost 200 years before the German brothers included it in their collection. Join us as we see how Rapunzel has changed to become the spunky girl with magic hair we cannot help but adore in not just the original movie, but an amazing television series. *Lots of spoilers and opinions*

Nani: The Power of Ohana

What do a destructive alien, Elvis, and a small island in Hawaii have in common? Find out as we take a deep dive the character of Nani Pelekai from Disney's Lilo and Stitch. Though not in the title, she is a heroine that does everything she can to keep her little Ohana together and who finds an even bigger one in the process. *Lots of spoilers and opinions*

La Esmeralda : The Finest Girl in France

This episode we travel to 15th century Paris and explore the origins of a traveling dancer who becomes the obsession of the city, La Esmeralda. Making her debut in the 1831 novel by Victor Hugo, Esmeralda has graced countless screens and stages. In Disney's 1996 animated film we see a version of this dancer than strays far from its original source but not necessarily for the worse. Her cries for justice feel even more important now than when this well known adaptation was released.*Lots of spoilers and opinions*

Tinker Bell : Off to Never Land

In our inaugural episode, discover the origins and evolution of one of the world's most famous fairy, Tinker Bell. We take a look at how a ball of light would go on to become one of the most recognizable Disney icons. Making her debut on the stages of England in 1904, she has been sprinkling pixie dust for over a century and her upfront and unapologetic air has pushed back against feminine decorums every step of the way. *Lots of spoilers and opinions*

Season One Intro Blooper Audio

How hard can record a few opening lines be? A short clip of our attempts at recording an opening for Season One. Video on our social media :)