Tis' the season for holiday cheer and ghoulish delights! On this very special episode of the Backside of Water Podcast, our hosts take a break from exploring the history of Disneyland only to find themselves in a daring journey to escape the walls of the Haunted Mansion with their very lives!! From all of us here at The Backside of Water, Happy Holidays! We wish you a blessed season of joy and a bright, hopeful new year!We Have Merch!!Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-ShirtCheck Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyOur Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's DispatchFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterProduction CreditsDirected By: Alex StewartWritten By: Alex StewartSound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

Episode 86: BSOW Radio Theater Presents: The Haunted Mansion Holiday Special

You know how a lot of podcasts say that you don't want to miss this episode? Yeah, we say that a lot too. But this time we're serious! Everybody glosses over the Astro Orbiter attraction in Tomorrowland, but to be honest, it has an amazingly rich history, an awesome story, and some really fascinating details that make it one of Disneyland's finest attractions, even if it isn't too thrilling in the traditional sense! So do yourself a favor and check out the latest episode! We Have Merch!!Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-ShirtCheck Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyOur Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's DispatchFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterProduction CreditsDirected By: Alex StewartWritten By: Alex StewartSound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

Episode 85: The Astro Orbitor

Join us as we travel To Infinity And Beyond on this adventure of galactic proportions as we explore the amazing history of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters attraction at Disneyland! Alex Stewart, Freddy Martin, and Annie Ruygt leave no space stone unturned as they discuss the rich history of the founding and creation of Pixar, the awesome stories behind the concept for Astro Blasters, and the fascinating details behind how this seemingly run-of-the-mill attraction takes a common ride system found in theme parks all over the world and turns it on its head! This is an episode you will not want to miss!!We Have Merch!!Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-ShirtCheck Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterCheck out Cole's Amazing Podcast Right HereGalactic News PodcastProduction CreditsDirected By: Alex StewartWritten By: Alex StewartSound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

Episode 84: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

To all who come to this happy podcast, welcome!! We recorded very special episode live in front of an audience of some of the greatest people on earth in one of the greatest resorts on earth, The Hojo Anaheim, with one of the greatest guests on earth, Dusty Sage of Micechat.com!This episode revisits a topic we covered  back in March of 2020. We took the opportunity to give our listeners a voice by having them share what Disneyland means to them. During this episode, you'll hear some funny, touching, and very inspiring stories from our friends of the show!A very special thank you to Heather Rad and the whole crew over at Hojo Anaheim, our favorite place to stay when we visit the parks! They provided a lovely space for us to be able to host this event. We literally couldn't have done this without them!! Want to stay at the Hojo Anaheim? Follow our affiliate link below for details and booking information!Click Here To Check out the Hojo AnaheimFollow Dusty Sage's Happenings Here:Instagram: @the.dusty.sageMicechat Insta: @micechatWebsite: micechat.comCheck Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterProduction CreditsDirected By: Alex StewartWritten By: Alex Stewart & Freddy MartinSound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

Episode 83: Bonus Live Episode: What Does Disneyland Mean To Me...Again! (Feat. Dusty Sage)

We're back! After a very long hiatus we are proud to return to exploring the amazing attractions in Disneyland, and this episode is very special for a number of reasons! We recorded this episode live, in front of an audience of some of the greatest people on earth in one of the greatest resorts on earth, The Hojo Anaheim, with one of the greatest guests on earth, Dusty Sage of Micechat.com!This unscripted conversation between Alex, Freddy, and Dusty really is a unique treat for fans of The Backside of Water. The energy in the room is tangible throughout the entire episode and we hope that you feel transported to this special time with us. Dusty Sage fits into the conversation like a glove and it was a total blast having him be part of the show!A very special thank you to Heather Rad and the whole crew over at Hojo Anaheim, our favorite place to stay when we visit the parks! They provided a lovely space for us to be able to host this event. We literally couldn't have done this without them!! Want to stay at the Hojo Anaheim? Follow our affiliate link below for details and booking information!Click Here To Check out the Hojo AnaheimFollow Dusty Sage's Happenings Here:Instagram: @the.dusty.sageMicechat Insta: @micechatWebsite: micechat.comCheck Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterProduction CreditsDirected By: Alex StewartWritten By: Alex Stewart & Freddy MartinSound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

Episode 82: Live Episode! The Tomorrowland Theater (Feat. Dusty Sage)

Adventure is afoot on this very special episode of The Backside of Water! This fully immersive audio adventure follows Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin as they uncover even more of the secrets of The Society of Explorers and Adventurers! On this episode you'll learn about all the SEA references in the newly updated Jungle Cruise Queue. You'll also learn about newly canonized characters as well as locations that haven't be explored yet. So, hang on to those pith helmets and bullwhips and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!!Big News! Click The Links Below For DetailsJoin Us March 4th, 2023 At The Hojo Anaheim For An Amazing Mid-Century Tomorrowland EventJoin Us March 5th, 2023 for AdventureLand Day 2023Want More S.E.A. Adventures??To get caught up on our adventure, please go back and listen to Part I and Part II of the BSOW Radio Theater Society of Explorers and Adventurers Saga!Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterProduction CreditsDirected By: Alex StewartWritten By: Alex Stewart & Freddy MartinDialogue Edited By: Harry FiascoSound Design and Editing By: Harry Fiasco

Episode 81: BSOW Radio Theater Presents The Society of Explorers & Adventurers Part III: The Breath of Zephyrus

Want to attend a live taping of The Backside of Water Podcast!?Click here to reserve your free tickets!The DetailsJoin Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin On Saturday March 4th, 2023 where we’ll kick things off at 12:00pm at the Hojo Anaheim in their world-renowned House Of the Retro Future Suite, a suite that’s design is inspired by the Monsanto House of the Future that resided in Tomorrowland at Disneyland from 1957 to 1967! We’ll be hanging out, meeting with friends and listeners, and of course, talking about all things Disneyland history! You’ll also get a chance to explore this one of a kind suite. Then starting at 2:30 we’ll be recording a live episode, or episodes if time permits, of the podcast and would love to have you as a part of the audience! RememberPlease keep in mind that the time in the suite is more of a flexible meet up/open house thing, but the live taping is a free but ticketed event with tickets being already very limited. In fact, we’re about 75% full at this point! To reserve those last few tickets available, go to our Eventbrite Page. Again, the open house in the suite is open to all, but seating for the live taping is very limited, so grab tickets while you still can.Event Details:When: Saturday, March 4th, 2023Where: Hojo Anaheim 1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802What Time: Open House from 12:00pm to 2:00pm & Live Taping from 2:30pm to roughly 4:00pm*Please see event page for parking and other event details

Episode 80: The Backside of Water Podcast Live Event @ The Hojo Anaheim Hotel!

Join Freddy Martin and Alex Stewart as they climb to the highest heights and explore the deepest depths of one of the most popular mountains in the Disney range, Space Mountain. This episode is an utter monster of an episode and there is most assuredly a pile of information you've never heard before about this Disneyland (And Disney Parks in general) fan-favorite attraction. So, keep your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the podcast at all times, and blast off with us on this very special episode of the Backside of Water!Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterCredits:Directed By: Freddy MartinWritten By: Freddy Martin & Alex StewartDialogue Edited By: Freddy MartinSound Design and Editing By: Freddy Martin

Episode 79: Space Mountain

It's that time of year again. Tinsel and garland cover every inch of Main St. USA, holiday cheer fills the hearts of young and old, and Alex Stewart finds himself faced with the consequences of an ill-advised wish. Will the wrongs be righted before it's too late? Cozy up with a cup of cocoa and anyone you love to share the holiday season with for this very special holiday episode of The Back Side of Water! From all of us, a very blessed and happy holiday season!Show Social AccountsThe Back Side Of Water/Did You Know Disney InstagramThe Back Side of Water/Did You Know Disney FacebookFreddy Martin's InstagramAnnie Ruygt's InstagramOther Shows Part of the BSOW Network®Did You Know Disney PodcastThe Smuggler's Dispatch PodcastStarring:Freddy MartinAlex StewartProduction CreditsWritten By: Alex StewartProduced By: Alex StewartDirected By: Alex StewartMixed By: Alex Stewart

Episode 78: It's A Wonderful Show - A BSOW Holiday Special

We have spent the entirety of this show following the format of each episode covering a land or attraction. And barring some holiday shenanigans and some SEA adventures, we've been extremely loyal to that format. But this episode is intended to break that mold. Annie has some big news that we need to share before we blast off and explore the outer reaches of Space Mountain, so we figured we'd take this opportunity to ditch the script and have a Disneyland centered conversation about family, memories, and legacies amongst great friends. We're so pleased with how this episode turned out and we hope you enjoy this little detour that we've taken on our way to exploring the LAST mountain of our grand circle tour. Please Stand clear of the doors!Show Social AccountsThe Back Side Of Water/Did You Know Disney InstagramThe Back Side of Water/Did You Know Disney FacebookFreddy Martin's InstagramAnnie Ruygt's InstagramOther Shows Part of the BSOW Network®Did You Know Disney PodcastThe Smuggler's Dispatch PodcastHosted By:Alex StewartFreddy MartinAnnie RuygtProduction CreditsWritten By: Alex StewartProduced By: Alex StewartDirected By: Alex StewartMixed By: Alex Stewart

Episode 77: We Digress...

Progress! A word that has come to mean a great many things, but for the theater nestled inside the walls of Tomorrowland, Progress means a constantly changing, growing, and evolving series of attractions housed in the same building! Join us on this immense episode where we uncover every single detail available about the history of this area. From the origins of the Carousel of Progress to the demise of Innoventions, you will learn everything there is to learn about this exciting space in Tomorrowland. Enjoy!Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterCredits:Directed By: Alex StewartWritten By: Freddy Martin & Alex StewartDialogue Edited By: Daniel Martin & Alex StewartSound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart & Daniel Martin

Episode 76: The Tomorrowland Expo Center (AKA The Carousel of Progress, America Sings, and Innovations)

What does one do when they question their love for a classic Disney attraction? Why, they go on a roadtrip exploring the history of humanity's obsession with roads and travel! On this very beefy episode of The Backside of Water, Annie Ruygt, Freddy Martin, and Alex Stewart explore the rich history behind Disney favorite roadway, Autopia. Enjoy! Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know DisneyFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterCredits:Directed By: Alex StewartWritten By: Alex Stewart, Freddy Martin, And Annie RuygtDialogue Edited By: Daniel MartinSound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

Episode 74: Autopia

The BSOW crew finds themselves facing the music after entering into a strange portal in the middle of Tomorrowland, where they discover one of the strangest pieces of Disneyland history that they've discovered thus far! The Beatles nearly took over Disneyland!? What does that even mean? And what does Dick Clark have to do with all of this!? Find out on our newest, and most bizarre, episode of the Backside of Water!A very special thank-you to one of our hosts, Freddy Martin for breaking this truly insane piece of Disney history! If you want to dive even deeper down the rabbit hole, read the Freddy's in-depth article and watch the entire video of Dick Clark pitching Michael Eisner on a total Beatles overlay at Disneyland by following this link: FreddyMartin.net/Beatlesland. A very special thank-you also goes to Daniel Martin for editing, mixing, and sound design on this episode! It sounds awesome because HE'S awesome!!Finally, a HUMONGOUS team of creators has pitched in to celebrate Dick Clark's wild Beatles vision by creating their own absolutely stunning works of art. You can find all of this art by searching the hashtag #beatlesland on social media!Get Even More Backside of Water Content Every Month: https://www.patreon.com/bsownetworkFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterCredits:Directed By: Freddy MartinWritten By: Freddy MartinDialogue Edited By: Daniel MartinMixed and Edited By: Daniel Martin

Episode 73: Beatlesland

Strange things are afoot at the Tomorrowland Terrace, and our hosts aim to find out what exactly is going on. That's all we can say for now. Tune in April 8th, 2022 to learn more.

Episode 72: We Interrupt This Podcast...To Bring You Something...Truly Bizarre...

All aboard for this rousing roundtrip romp through the storied history of America's first monorail system! This episode is chockfull of amazing historical trivia and tidbits that you definitely won't want to miss! Enjoy!Get Even More Backside of Water Content Every Month: https://www.patreon.com/bsownetworkFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterCredits:Directed By: Alex StewartWritten By: Alex Stewart, Freddy Martin, And Annie RuygtDialogue Edited By: Daniel MartinMixed and Edited By: Alex Stewart

Episode 71: The Disneyland Monorail

On This Episode:Join Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin as they take a deep dive into the rich story behind the creation of one of the most beloved attractions in Disneyland history, The Finding Nemo Submarines, formerly known as The Submarine Voyage Through Liquid Space. Enjoy!Get Even More Backside of Water Content Every Month: https://www.patreon.com/bsownetworkFollow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_waterJoin Our Facebook Group: The Backside of WaterCredits:Directed By: Alex StewartWritten By: Alex Stewart & Freddy MartinDialogue Edited By: Daniel MartinMixed and Edited By: Alex Stewart

Episode 70: Finding Nemo Submarines (Submarine Voyage Through Liquid Space)

Avast there, ye festive dogs! We are proud to ring in the holiday season with a brand new holiday episode! We've pulled out all the stops on this one. Alex Stewart, Freddy Martin, Mike Mulligan, and Harrison Ownbey find themselves in hot water when their secret Santa gifts are looted by salty old pirates while riding Pirates of the Caribbean. Now, the entirety of the Caribbean stands between them and their gifts. Will they find the pirates who did it? Will they get their gifts back? Will there be churros involved?? Tune in to find out!! Happy Holidays, everyone!!Written By: Alex StewartDirected By: Alex StewartVocal Editing By: Daniel MartinSound Design & Mixing By: Alex StewartVocal Cast:Alex StewartAnnie RuygtAshley StewartFreddy MartinHarrison OwnbeyJack StewartMike MulliganWyatt StewartPlease be sure to check out our Patreon! We're ringing in 2022 with a whole new streamlined format over there with content that you won't want to miss! Simply visit www.patreon.com/bsownetwork

Episode 69: Yo Ho Ho Ho: A BSOW Holiday Special

Join us in this final episode in a 4-part series exploring the area of Tomorrowland. It has been one heck of a journey, and we have done our best to leave no stone unturned. I think we have accomplished that with this supersized episode. It has been a wonderful walk through the storied history of this land and we look forward to moving into the rich history of each and every attraction that currently exists within her constantly changing walls. Note: This episode is dedicated to a fellow skipper who Alex, Annie, And Freddy worked with throughout their time at Disneyland, Mr. Gerry York. Gerry passed away suddenly, leaving behind a wife and young daughter, as well as an immense legacy in the park. If you would like to consider donating to a fund set up to help Gerry's wife and daughter, please visit their gofundme page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-gerry-yorks-familyNow, sit back, relax, and enjoy the thrilling conclusion of exploration of the area known as Tomorrowland!

Episode 68: Tomorrowland Part IV

Yahooooo!!!! Welcome aboard Part III of our exploration of one of the greatest, most ever-changing parts of the park, Tomorrowland! In this episode we continue our exploration of the extinct attractions that were once a part of this area. We know, we know, 3 episodes covering just the extinct attractions? And yes, we have created 3 episodes devoted to documenting all the extinct and unsung attractions that once existed in this amazingly complex part of the park. So, grab your space helmet and your space boots, and strap in for an all-new adventure with the crew from the Back Side Of Water Podcast!

Episode 67: Tomorrowland Part III

We're finally back!!!!! Thank you so much for your patience with us as it may have seen like we dropped off the face of the earth. But worry not, we have a brand-new exciting episode for you on this, Disneyland's birthday! Listen and Alex, Freddy, and Annie continue to explore the wonders of the Hall Of Forgotten Tomorrowland Attractions and learn some amazing Disneyland history along the way. For instance, did you know that Disneyland once housed a pig made out of pure aluminum!? Or did that Disneyland once had an official gasoline? Learn more about this pig and this gas along with so much more on our newest episode!!!

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