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Join Candace and Catrina on the first episode of 'Waffles at the Park,' a sidecast from the Geeky Waffle . Candace and Catrina, self-proclaimed theme park experts, introduce themselves and discuss their deep love for theme parks from their childhood in Florida to their frequent trips to Disney and Universal parks. They explore upcoming changes at Disney and Universal theme parks. Subscribe for a mix of theme park nostalgia, commentary and news.

Arezou is joined by author Brittany N. Williams to talk about the Forge & Fracture saga trilogy. They also talk about Shakespeare, OT3s and challenging dated historical notions.Find Brittany online: https://www.brittanynwilliams.com/https://www.instagram.com/brittanyacts/https://twitter.com/BrittanyActs Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@arezoudeetoohttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Thirty years ago, children and some adults were terrified at "The Most Magical Place On Earth." Candace and Arezou look back at the Tomorrowland attraction: ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. We explore the story behind this controversial attraction, the different versions, and the eventual replacement by Stitch's Great Escape.

Candace talked with author Kelli Fitzpatrick about her new book, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, Declassified. She discussed her inspirations, character choices, and the creative process behind this deep dive into one of Marvel's most iconic characters.https://kellifitzpatrick.com/

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of NBC's 10th Kingdom, longtime fans Candace and Chelsea, and Arezou who first watched it as an adult, talk about the fairy tale miniseries. They talk about their memories of first watching, favorite plot points, Wolf and Virginia's relationship, and the new takes on fairy tales.Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttp://bsky.app/profile/candacekaw.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/chelseafairless.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@arezoudeetoohttps://www.threads.net/@candacekawhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

We're celebrating the 75th anniversary of Disney's classic film, Cinderella. We discuss the movie's impact on Disney, its iconic scenes, and its role in the survival and direction of the Walt Disney Company post-World War II.

Arezou is joined by The Legend of Meneka author Kritika H. Rao to discuss her new book, which puts a spin on a classic, yet underrepresented, figure from Hindu mythology. They talk about the process of putting a new spin on an old story, the scene that was key to the story as a whole, and why romance is so important in character development.Find Kritika online:https://www.kritikahrao.com/https://www.instagram.com/kritikahrao/Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/ArezouAminhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

No one mourns the wicked, but we sure do like talking about it. This week, Candace and Arezou discuss Jon Chu’s movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked. They celebrate how the movie embraces its musical theater roots, and praise the casting of Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. They also speculate on what to expect in Part 2, what they think will change in adaptation, and wonder whether we’ll see a certain girl from Kansas…and her little dog too. 

Things are getting “frosty” on The Geeky Waffle as Candace and Arezou sit down to discuss Netflix’s Christmas rom-com Hot Frosty, starring Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan. They discuss the “born sexy yesterday” trope, the growing Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, and the comfort the predictable stories offer at this time of year.Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/candacekaw.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/candaceisageekhttps://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/ArezouAminhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

She's back! To celebrate the release of A Monsoon Rising, author Thea Guanzon returns to chat with Arezou about her new book. They chat about the standout scenes - hint, they're spicy - what the last whirlwind year has been like since publication, and Thea's next project, the Critical Role tie-in, Tusk Love!Find Thea online:theaguanzon.comhttp://instagram.com/theagwriteshttp://twitter.com/theagwriteshttp://tiktok.com/@theagwriteshttps://bsky.app/profile/theagwrites.bsky.socialWaffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/ArezouAminhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Candace, Noor-Hal, and Alex as they break down the limited series Agatha All Along. They explore the show's twists, character arcs, and outstanding performances.

Host Candace interviews John Jackson Miller about his new novel, Batman Resurrection. Miller discusses his Batman journey, bringing characters to the Burton universe and the evolution of Batman in pop culture.

The Rings of Power Season 2 may have wrapped up, but that doesn't mean we still don't have thoughts. Join Arezou and Chelsea as they break down character arcs for the second season, talk about what worked and what didn't, and speculate where things will go in Season 3.Check out Chelsea's Rings of Power Season 2 recaps on the site here.

Arezou had the chance to sit down with author Rick Riordan to talk about his latest book Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh book in the Percy Jackson series. They talked about revisiting Percy's world, writing heavy themes for younger readers, and what aspects of mythology Riordan still wants to write about. They also talk about whether we'll ever see Magnus Chase again and how Percy Jackson Season 2 is going.

This week, Candace and Catrina discuss the major park announcements from D23. They discuss the addition of Encanto to Animal Kingdom and Indiana Jones taking over Dinoland. They also discuss Villain Land at the Magic Kingdom, changes coming to EPCOT, the two new rides coming to Avengers Campus at California Adventure, and the animatronic Walt Disney show.

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Tower of Terror ride, we look back at the classic TV movie Tower of Terror. The film starring Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst aired on ABC on October 26, 1997, as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. It is Disney's first film based on one of its theme-park attractions.

With Bridgerton Season 3 officially behind us, Candace and Arezou are joined by Britt and Chelsea to break down the new season. They talk Polin, Kanthony, Benedict and Francesca's exciting plot developments, and speculate on what the future will bring for the series.Trigger Warnings: Suicide/Post-Partum Depression (53:00-53:49), Infertility (55:28-56:10)

Welcome to Hot Muppets Summer! Join Candace and Bri as they explore the reasons behind the cancellation of the 2015 Muppets TV show. This video breaks down the key factors that led to the show's untimely end after just one season. They cover everything from the shift in tone and style to audience and ratings issues.

This extensive discussion and review touch upon the animated movie Wish, which commemorates Disney's 100th anniversary. Candace and Arezou share our initial excitement, expectations, and disappointment after viewing the film (multiple times). We go over the storytelling, character arcs, and music, as well as its animation style and thematic messages. We also offer another version of the movie with the concept art of Star Boy and his romance with Asha.

Arezou is joined by Alexandra Monir, author of Realm of Wonders to talk about the third book in the Queen's Council series, and what it was like getting the call to write a Princess Jasmine book. They also talk about the use of Persian influences in the story, and blending the world of Aladdin together with 1001 Nights.Follow Alexandra online: https://www.instagram.com/alexandramonir/https://www.alexandramonir.comWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle