The Jedi, Hero & Princess Podcast

#031 – 45 Favorite Things at WDW: 5-1

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 02:22:56 +0000

WDWNT counted down the “45 Greatest Things Ever at Walt Disney World” as voted on by readers and listeners to celebrate 45 years of the Walt Disney World Resort. The list, which has sparked much debate and conversation, is a fine list, but the JHP team started to debate our personalized versions of these lists behind the scenes… so we decided, why not record it!? So here it is, part four of a four part series with Nick, Zoe and special guest, artist and lifelong Disney fan Annie, which celebrates our favorite things at WDW. Part two counts down 5 through 1!

#030 – I Can’t Wait For Someone To Fall Out Of That Thing

Nick LoCicero — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:24:33 +0000

It’s a long episode, and a long time coming, but we dive in deep to give our experiences from the 2017 D23 Expo. The panels, the lines, the freebies, the announcements, the celebrities, and the SHOPPING! It is all covered day by day from three different perspectives. We give our reaction to the parks and movie announcements. We have thoughts on how the expo was run. And we have our experiences with the various panels and booths on the show floor.

#029 – 45 Favorite Things at WDW: 15-6

Nick LoCicero — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:11:43 +0000

WDWNT is in the process of counting down the “45 Greatest Things Ever at Walt Disney World” as voted on by readers and listeners to celebrate 45 years of the Walt Disney World Resort. The list, which has sparked much debate and conversation, is a fine list, but the JHP team started to debate our personalized versions of these lists behind the scenes… so we decided, why not record it!? So here it is, part two of a four part series with Nick, Zoe and special guest, artist and lifelong Disney fan Annie, which celebrates our favorite things at WDW. Part two counts down 15 through 6.

#028 – No Fan Will Go Away Empty-Handed

Nick LoCicero — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:32:19 +0000

This is your guide to the Official Disney fan convention, the D23 Expo. As seasoned D23 Expo attendees, Nick and Zoe give helpful tips and tricks while Brendt, the savvy convention goer lends his expertise to assist you in prioritizing and navigating 3 days of craziness. We take you through the panel queues, the giveaways the show floor booths and of course, the shopping.

In this episode, we also go Shopping with Zoe, Nick reviews Forces of Destiny and Brendt gives a spoiler free review of Spider-Man Homecoming.

#027 – Pretty Little Liars Finale

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 12:38:09 +0000

No Jedi. No Heroes. Not even a Princess. This week, we are all Liars, Liars and Liars! Pretty Little Liars has come to an end and Nick and Zoe, joined by Zoe’s cousin and PLL super-fan Karrah, are here to talk all about why they think this was the perfect ending for our favorite little liars. We also react to I. Marlene King’s and Troian Bellisario’s post finale interviews and reveals. We break down all the clues that were given about the big twist all season, and series long. And we go character to character and give our final thoughts on each one’s journey. Join us for this celebration of PLL. Oh, and someone else has one last thing to say…

“Enjoy the show *****es. Be warned, there are spoilers”

– A

#026 – 45 Favorite Things at WDW: 30-16

Nick LoCicero — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 01:46:11 +0000

#025 – What you hold is what you can take home

Nick LoCicero — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:04:02 +0000

This week we are without a Hero, but the Jedi and the Princess are joined by Annie “The Mom” who helps give Nick (and the listeners) a list of off-the-beaten-path things to do at Disneyland when he visits in July for D23 Expo. We also discuss what to expect at this year’s expo, a summer of Disney Store giveaways that Nick is probably too old to go get, Zoe’s recent outside the park shopping hauls and a Star Wars and Marvel SDCC exclusives update.

#024 – 45 Favorite Things at WDW: 45-31

Nick LoCicero — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:56:14 +0000

WDWNT is in the process of counting down the “45 Greatest Things Ever at Walt Disney World” as voted on by readers and listeners to celebrate 45 years of the Walt Disney World Resort. The list, which has sparked much debate and conversation, is a fine list, but the JHP team started to debate our personalized versions of these lists behind the scenes… so we decided, why not record it!? So here it is, part one of a four part series with Nick, Zoe and special guest, artist and lifelong Disney fan Annie, which celebrates our favorite things at WDW. Part one counts down 45 through 31.

#023 – It Would Help If You Knew What Half Up Half Down Is

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:03:42 +0000

This week we discuss the new info and growing anticipation for Pandora: The World of AVATAR! Tron, Ducktales and Tangled are all in the news. We have some collectibles news including the Disney Funko Subscription Box, pins and Vinylmation. We go shopping with Zoe as she took a birthday trip to Club 33. Celebration is front and center in Star Wars news. Marvel TV and Movies are heating up. And our embarrassing stories include sleeping in a street, lying to your boss and a bathroom with a furry stool.

#22 – Peace Out Trolls

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:14:03 +0000

Zoe just got back from Walt Disney World and has a slew of tales to tell. Frozen, MagicBands and Food are all topics of discussion. Gondolas at WDW? Star Wars Celebration, 40th anniversary and Force Friday all give us plenty of new merchandise to talk about. And Disneyland celebrates the Summer of Heroes this year, Brendt tells us all about that and other Marvel headlines. All this, Most Embarrassing Moments and more on JHP this week.

#21 – Take on the Meets Worlds

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:28:54 +0000

In this special edition of JHP, we give our take on the Girl Meets World television series as it’s three year run on the Disney Channel has just wrapped up. In a larger context, we compare the series to its successor “Boy Meets World” and how the sequel stacks up against a show they both grew up with. We also get into the cultural impact of “Girl Meets World” on youth and society, why a TV show like this is important to have on the air and how the business model of the Disney Channel and the Disney company prevented this show from reaching its full potential.

Host: Nick LoCicero
Guest Host: Dan Tortora

#20 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Discussion

Nick LoCicero — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 19:20:18 +0000

In this edition of JHP Zoe, Nick and Brendt talk about their thoughts on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The highs, the lows and its place in the galaxy.

#19 – My Second Favorite Holiday After My Birthday

Nick LoCicero — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 20:26:37 +0000

We discuss the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, our thoughts on the upcoming Tangled TV show and Beauty and the Beast movie and some of the latest merchandise and collectibles. Zoe takes us shopping for Tsum Tsum and Alex and Ani. Nick goes over the Star Wars headlines including some Star Wars Rebels goodies. Brent has his thoughts on Spider-Man and the Iron Man experience attraction in Hong Kong.

#018 – Four Birds and a Rhino

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:05:15 +0000

We give a wrap up of our most memorable NY Comic Con 2016 experiences, discuss WDW AP appreciation, Avatar reveals, Disney Parks possibly coming to live-action TV and more. Nick runs down the latest Star Wars headlines, Brendt goes over all the Marvel news from NYCC and Zoe talks Tsum Tsum and super Disney merch shopping. All that, and the return of “Dramatic Readings of Comments from the Disney Parks Blog.”

#017 – Popcorn Dale is Life

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:38:32 +0000

We all have tales of adventure to tell on this edition of JHP… Zoe bumps kids out of the way at a claw machine, Nick tests out purses at Kate Spade and Brendt cordons off an area at Toys R Us to search for Marvel Tsums. Zoe talks about the Disneyland reaction to the coming entertainment changes, Nick wonders if they can still call them mugs if they have no handles, and Brendt rejoices about Guardians of the Galaxy. We go shopping with Zoe. We talk Star Wars with Nick. And Brendt gets us up to date on all things Marvel. We also keep you up to date on merchandise like Pins, Vinyls and Disney Store goodies.

#016 – I Can Make My Body in Tsum Tsum

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:03:54 +0000

This time, on JHP… We discuss some of the new offerings at the parks such as Frozen Ever After, Soarin’, Star Wars nighttime show, refillable popcorn buckets and why is the DLR 60 celebration still going? Zoe takes us shopping for Tsum Tsum, mugs, water bottles and other super cute things. Nick takes us through the Star Wars headlines and we play “Rouge One Character or Indian Food.” Brendt brings us up to date with all things Marvel. We keep you up to date on other merchandise like Pins, Vinyls and Disney Store limited release goodies. And as always, we share our Most Embarrassing Moments Since the Last Podcast.

#015 – Grown Man Wears a Nametag

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 20 May 2016 21:12:01 +0000

So much shopping this week… Nick headed over to the newly opened Towncenter section of Disney Springs. Zoe takes us shopping around the Disney universe with some unique items you can find online, the latest Tsum Tsum and some real shopping adventures. Brendt gives us his thoughts on why Captain America Civil War was nearly perfect. Also this week, Brendt plays “Marvel Character or 80’s Professional Wrestler.” As always, we have Marvel and Star Wars merchandise and headlines and our most embarrassing moments.

#014 – Not a Creepy Crush

Nick LoCicero — Thu, 05 May 2016 21:27:36 +0000

In this week’s edition, we discussed the long term Disney live action movie lineup. Nick yells at Disney over pin trading vouchers. Zoe tells us about Tsum Tsum and other adorable things she bought and are on the way. Brendt gives us his take on the latest Marvel news. There is a lot of great new Star Wars merch out and on the way, including new Pop! Funko. All that, along with our most embarrassing moments, a bracket tournament champ is crowned and a contest winner is chosen.

#013 – The Anxiety is Real

Nick LoCicero — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:33:02 +0000

In this week’s edition, we discuss the absurdity of the Ghost Post subscription service and the greatness of Zootopia. Zoe takes us on a merchandise seeking journey that secures her place among the rest of us in the Completionist Toy Collectors Society. Nick brings up JJ’s admitted Force Awakens mistake. Brendt gives his take on the Civil War trailer and gets us caught up on Daredevil and S.H.I.E.L.D. We also have plenty of gaming updates including a review of Disney Infinity Marvel Battlegrounds. And we kick off “Jedi, Hero, Princess’s Bracket That Pokes Fun at the Fact That Everyone Has to Have a Bracket to Vote On Bracket.”

#012 – The Boat Really Floats

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:36:55 +0000

In this week’s packed edition we discuss the DLR 60 TV special and the plans teased for Star Wars Land. We talk about new experiences coming to the parks like Dory, Zootopia and Luigi. Some TV talk with Pretty Little Liars, S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Big Hero 6 and of course, High School Musical 4. Lots of toy and merchandise talk with Zoe’s birthday gift rundown and Disney Springs update along with new Twenty Eight & Main and MagicBand items. And we also have some Star Wars and Amy Meeberson Princess comic book news along with plenty of Infinity and other video game updates.

#011 – One to Stock and One to Rock

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:39:34 +0000

This week we go shopping with Zoe as she tells us all the latest Disney clothes, bags and of course Tsum Tsum that every fan needs to add to cart. Brendt updates us on the latest Marvel TV series, Guardians of the Galaxy and the Lego Marvel Adventures video game. And Nick has the latest on all the Star Wars The Force Awakens action figure wave. We also have the scoop on Vanessa Hudgens run in with the law, and new entertainment coming to WDW and DLR.

#010 – I’m a Super Quick PayPaler

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:42:16 +0000

As High School Musical celebrates 10 Years, we look back on its impact and what was going on at Disney in 2006. Force Awakens is only a month old, but we have all the latest updates including Kylo Ren at the parks, box office numbers and our own thoughts after a few more viewings. We discuss the return of both Pretty Little Liars and Agent Carter and the changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. All that, and plenty of Tsum Tsum updates await you in this episode!

#009 – The Force Awakens

Nick LoCicero — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:44:47 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Star Wars: The Force Awakens. NOTE: This is a spoiler filled discussion of our observations, thoughts, opinions and theories about the movie.

#008 – Assume Tsum Tsum

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:47:59 +0000

Brendt and Nick just got back from NY Comic Con and have a ton of Marvel and Star Wars info to share with you including news on the TV shows, movies, video games and more. We review the value of a Tsum Tsum subscription and tell people why you will survive the Disney Parks AP price hike. All that, plus a look at some Disney merchandise and a contest where you can win some NYCC 2015 swag!

#007 – Calculated Risk

Nick LoCicero — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:52:12 +0000

This episode is all about the 2015 D23 Expo… we give our opinions and reactions to all the news as well as our experiences at the big Disney event.

#006 – Like the Annoying Uncle

Nick LoCicero — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:55:34 +0000

This week we find out that our Princess is becoming quite the young Padawan. We run down some highlights of the upcoming D23 Expo including parks related panels, Disney Store offerings and fun things to do on the expo show floor. We some Marvel and Star Wars headlines, pin and Vinylmation releases, the return of “Dramatic Readings of Disney Parks Blog Comments”, and much more.

#005 – The Ohana Chicken Crisis

Nick LoCicero — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 22:01:26 +0000

This week starts out with a lot of Disney food talk. Zoe tells us about her experience at the Disneyland 60th. We have the latest Marvel and Star Wars Headlines, an Ant-Man movie review, and a Playmation toy review. AndRead more...

#004 – There’s a Flower on His Freak’n Head!

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 22:03:31 +0000

On this episode we have special guest Annemarie Brown, an artist who has done work for Disney and is also a lifelong Disney fan. On a recent trip to WDW, her family used Memory Maker and she will talk to us all about its Pros and Cons and compare it to Disneyland’s Photopass + package. We also discuss the rumors swirling around Disney’s Hollywood Studios, have the latest Star Wars and Marvel headlines, and run down the pin and Vinylmation release dates. There is plenty of merchandise news including Disneyland 60th and limited release Disney Store tees. And Annie and Zoe go nuts over the latest Tsum Tsum releases. We also debut a new game “Co-Host Connection” were this group of close friends find out how close they really are.

#003 – Pressed Pennies and Cheese Sauce

Nick LoCicero — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 22:04:56 +0000

This week we review the new Disney Pixar movie Inside Out and talk about the merchandise and park presence of the film. We also make a fuss about the removal of cheese sauce pumps from WDW and the big change on the horizon for pressed pennies. Brendt does an unboxing of his Ant-Man themed Marvel Collector Corps box. And we have some D23 Expo, Star Wars, Marvel, Vinylmation and Pin headlines.

#002 – Can You Get Two?

Nick LoCicero — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:06:17 +0000

Hosted by Nick, Brendt and Zoe, The Jedi, Hero and Princess Podcast brings together the best of the Disney universe. This week, we discuss our hoarding issues when it comes to collectibles. We have the latest update on the Frozen attraction coming to Epcot, with dramatic readings of actual comments from the Disney Parks Blog. We talk about new Cars merchandise, hand sanitizers and the new line of Disney Vans apparel. Zoe plays a new game, “Jedi or Asian Nation Leader.” And as always, we have the latest Star Wars and Marvel headlines and “Most Embarrassing Thing You Did Since the Last Show.”