157 Could We/Would We Break Up with Disney?
From 45 Minute Wait by Andee Zomerman, Alfred Day
September 28, 2025 · 1h 1m · Season 1
About this episode
The episode discusses the recent challenges faced by Disney fans and explores the implications of corporate decisions on personal identities.
It's been a tough few weeks for those who have chosen to make The Walt Disney Company part of their identity. Bob Iger's decision to kowtow to FCC chairman, Brendan Carr's, threats left Disney fans unglued. Luckily, Al is an expert in parasocial relationships - even when that relationship is with a corporate entity. What did we learn about ourselves and other Disnerds / Disney Adults in the last 2 weeks? The doctor is IN and he's answering the questions. How did the rest of the liberal, Disney public feel when their "happy place" wasn't looking so happy? Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , & Instagram We appreciate reviews wherever you go to for podcast listening, thank you! "C" ya real soon!
People in this episode
Hosts: Andee Zomerman, Alfred Day
Topics covered
- Disney
- corporate identity
- parasocial relationships
- fan culture
- liberal views
- entertainment industry
Keywords
- Disney
- Bob Iger
- Brendan Carr
- parasocial relationships
- Disney Adults
- fan culture
- entertainment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Walt Disney Company, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram
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