Jiminy Crickets Podcast

Chris Lyndon & Ruthie Brown

A Disney podcast covering Disney History

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20 episodes
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The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 33 - Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary Part 2
In September of 2021 Jiminy Crickets honored the Disney classic "Alice in Wonderland" during its 70th anniversary year. Five years later, for the 75th anniversary of this beloved Disney animated feature, we though it timely to revisit this topic... September 13, 2021 - Join DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brian as they venture further down the rabbit hole, uncovering many more wonders of Alice's whimsical world of daydreams, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney's animated masterpie
July 10
Jiminy Crickets Episode 211 - The Original Mickey Mouse Club Part 2
This episode we continue our extensive look at the groundbreaking and iconic, original 1955-1958 Mickey Mouse Club television series. Ruthie and DisneyChris discuss the origins of the series, behind the scenes production, the show format, memorable segments, serials, the songs, the cast and the ongoing legacy of this beloved Disney classic.  Download (right click / save as)Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com
June 30
The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 32 - Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary
In August of 2021 Jiminy Crickets honored the Disney classic "Alice in Wonderland" during its 70th anniversary year. Five years later, for the 75th anniversary of this beloved Disney animated feature, we though it timely to revisit this topic... August 18, 2021 - Join DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brian as they venture down the rabbit hole, uncovering the many wonders of Alice's whimsical world of daydreams, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney's animated masterpiece, "Alice in W
June 19
Jiminy Crickets Episode 210 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 5: Heroes and Legends
  Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For our Fourth of July episode, our theme is "Heroes and Legends." Every song included has to do with American patriotism, heroes of American history and Legends of American folklore.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help s
May 31
The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 31 - Winnie the Pooh 55th Anniversary Part 2
We present part two of our Winnie the Pooh 55th anniversary tribute April 2021 -  For the second installment of our extensive look at Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh, we begin with the release of the full-length animated feature, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," in 1977. We then continue on to the various forms of media where our friends from the Hundred Acre Wood have been featured throughout the decades, including TV series, direct-to-video films, theatrical releases, and them
May 31
Jiminy Crickets Episode 209 - The Original Mickey Mouse Club
This episode we honor the groundbreaking and iconic, original 1955-1958 Mickey Mouse Club television series. Ruthie and DisneyChris discuss the origins of the series, behind the scenes production, the show format, memorable segments, serials, the songs, the cast and the ongoing legacy of this beloved Disney classic.  Download (right click/save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! !https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/If you would like to hel
May 8
Jiminy Crickets Episode 208 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 4: Going Places
Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For this episode, our theme is "Going Places." Every song included has to do with travel and modes of transportation.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider
April 30
The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 30 - Winnie the Pooh 55th Anniversary Part 1
On our April 1st 2021 episode we celebrated Disney's 55th anniversary with the Winnie the Pooh characters. Five years later, it is time to celebrate Winnie the pooh once again, for his 60th Disney anniversary! April 2021 - DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brain bring you the in depth story behind the story of the many adventures of Winnie the Pooh and all his lovable friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, in celebration of Walt Disney's 55th anniversary of  providing beloved content based on
April 7
Jiminy Crickets Episode 207 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 3: Sorcery and Magic
Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For this episode, our theme is "Sorcery and Magic." Every song included has to do with magic spells, magical occurrences and sorcery!  Download (right click / Save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com -
March 25
The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 29 - Disney California Adventure 20th Anniversary
This episode of the Best of Jiminy Crickets we flash back to a February 2021 episode which celebrated the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Five years later, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary, it is the perfect time to revisit this topic! February 2021 - In honor of the 20th Anniversary of our favorite home next door, Ruthie and DisneyChris present a brief background on the origins on Disney's California Adventure, followed by a complete walk-through tour of the park as it was
February 28
The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 28 - Dumbo Part 2
  This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Disney classic "Dumbo." In honor of this movie masterpiece, we revisit our Dumbo part 2 episode from June of 2022  June 15, 2022:  In honor of over 80 years of flying high, we proudly present part 2 of our tribute to 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 Bra
February 24
Jiminy Crickets Episode 206 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 2: Stories from Far Away
  Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For this episode, our theme is "Stories from Far Away." Every song included has to do with the people and places from distant lands around the world.    Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets
February 9
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. Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the
January 31
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
January 27
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!   Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts a
January 22
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  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!!https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming
Dec 31, 2025
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,
Dec 16, 2025
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 conce
Nov 30, 2025
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
Nov 30, 2025
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 Th

Jiminy Crickets Podcast

The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 33 - Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary Part 2

Jiminy Crickets Episode 211 - The Original Mickey Mouse Club Part 2

The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 32 - Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary

Jiminy Crickets Episode 210 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 5: Heroes and Legends

The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 31 - Winnie the Pooh 55th Anniversary Part 2

Jiminy Crickets Episode 209 - The Original Mickey Mouse Club

Jiminy Crickets Episode 208 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 4: Going Places

The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 30 - Winnie the Pooh 55th Anniversary Part 1

Jiminy Crickets Episode 207 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 3: Sorcery and Magic

The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 29 - Disney California Adventure 20th Anniversary

The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 28 - Dumbo Part 2

Jiminy Crickets Episode 206 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 2: Stories from Far Away

Dateline Jiminy Crickets - February 2026

The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 27 - Dumbo

Jiminy Crickets Episode 205 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 1: Adventures in Music

Jimminy Crickets Episode 204 - Our 200 Favorite Disney Things - Part 2

The Best of Jiminy Crickets - Episode 26: Pinocchio 80th Anniversary

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

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

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