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Diving into Piano Playing for Disney Cruise Line with Clay Barnard (Part 1)
It’s not every day that you can call a cruise ship as your home, but in the case of Clay Barnard, that’s a reality. Clay is a pianist, composer, and vocalist who has entertained numerous guests on Disney Cruise Line. Recently host Brett Nachman had the opportunity to listen to Clay in action when sailing on the Disney Treasure in the Aristocats-themed Scat Cat Lounge, and now Clay joins Brett on Notably Disney to lead us on his incredible path to performing on a Disney vessel. This is the first of a two-part conversation with Clay. Follow Clay on Instagram (@composerclay). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Analyzing "Beauty and the Beast" Stage Adaptations
Beauty and the Beast remains not only one of the most beloved and enduring animated classics out of the Disney library, but also one of its most popular to feature across various stage adaptations. On this episode of Notably Disney, author, musician, and professor Matthew Hodge joins host Brett Nachman to analyze three current stage adaptations of the 1991 film: at Disney's Hollywood Studios, on Disney Cruise Line, and via a national tour. Check out Matt's music work on his YouTube channel and website. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Content Creator Isaac Carlson Digs Into Disney 90s Music
With nearly 900,000 YouTube subscribers and 400 million views as of late August 2025, Isaac Carlson is a prominent content creator whose Disney material has covered the gamut of profiles of characters from Cars to deconstructing popular theories. Isaac’s videos have allowed us to process Disney movies and projects with additional curiosity and thoughtfulness. On this episode of Notably Disney, Isaac joins host Brett Nachman to share more about his YouTube channel and talk through a fun topic: Disney 90s music! They relay their thoughts of what characterized music of the era across film, television, stage, and more! You can find Isaac's videos on his YouTube channel and TikTok. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Composer Geoff Zanelli Dives into "Pirates of the Caribbean" Music
Geoff Zanelli started his career as a collaborator of legends like Hans Zimmer and John Powell, and he has since established himself as an acclaimed composer in his own right. For The Walt Disney Company, Geoff has scored films like Christopher Robin, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Perhaps his most notable contribution has been in scoring Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, the fifth and most recent entry in the popular franchise, having previously worked with Zimmer on handling additional music for the prior three installments, as well as also Klaus Badelt on The Curse of the Black Pearl. Today on Notably Disney, Geoff joins host Brett Nachman to uncover the majesty of writing Pirates tunes in concert with laying out his professional journey and career highlights. Learn more about Geoff Zanelli's work by visiting his website, and be sure to follow his Facebook and instagram (@geoffzanellimusic). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Discussing "Disney Adults" with Author AJ Wolfe of Disney Food Blog
You know her voice and content if you’re a Disney Adult. But what makes a Disney Adult? And why is this culture so enveloping and fascinating, too? AJ Wolfe of the uber popular and stellar Disney Food Blog (DFB) has deconstructed this phenomena in a new book entitled Disney Adults: Exploring (And Also Falling in Love with) A Magical Subculture. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman brings on AJ to discuss Disney Adults, just released by Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster. Purchase a copy of Disney Adults, just released, through visiting AJWolfe.com. Also be sure to check out all of the DFBGuide goodness via its website, YouTube channel, Instagram (@disneyfoodblog), and Facebook. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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