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Magic by Design

By: Ken Kidney
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  • Summary

  • Two brothers and lifelong animation fans watch and review movies from the Disney/Pixar canon in the hopes of unearthing the secrets behind the magic. Each week, we re-watch or in some cases, experience a feature for the first time and break it down in an attempt to discover the recipe of the secret sauce. We want to find out what set these films apart for generations of children, and big children, alike. Disney Plus is now available throughout the land so it’s never been easier to watch along and join the conversation. New episodes every Monday where all magical podcasts are downloaded!
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Episodes
  • Magic by Design Programming Update

    Magic by Design Programming Update
    Feb 21 2022

    A quick update on our promised review of Hercules: Zero to Hero and the schedule for upcoming episodes.

    Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod
    Twitter: @MagicDesignPod
    Instagram: @magicbydesignpod
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    6 mins
  • Ep 91: The Lion King 1 1/2

    Ep 91: The Lion King 1 1/2
    Feb 14 2022

    Ken and Gar  get a different perspective on the events of the first Lion King movie this week with a review  of the straight to DVD Lion King sequel, The Lion King 1 ½, first released in early 2004. The brothers discuss why this movie focused on sidekicks Timon and Pumbaa, set during the events of the first movie is more of a pauper compared to the original!

    Featuring a reprise of Resident Magic by Design singer, Nicole McDonagh's medley of songs from the original Lion King movie. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod
    Twitter: @MagicDesignPod
    Instagram: @magicbydesignpod
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    33 mins
  • Ep 90: The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

    Ep 90: The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
    Feb 7 2022

    Ken and Gar return to Pride Rock this week for a review of the straight to video Lion King sequel, Simba's Pride, first released in 1998. The brothers discuss why this movie stands head and shoulders above the other home video releases of the time and acts as a worthy successor to the masterpiece that is the original. 

    Featuring a cover of "He Lives In You" from The Lion King 2 performed by Resident Magic by Design singer, Nicole McDonagh. We hereby declare that we do not own the rights to this music/song(s). All rights belong to the owner. No copyright infringement intended.

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPod
    Twitter: @MagicDesignPod
    Instagram: @magicbydesignpod
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    49 mins
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