Mousterpiece Melodies

Mousterpiece Melodies -- Episode 4: Wish

Don't you wish for something more than...this? Are you aware that you, like everyone else, is a shareholder in the universe? Have I blown your mind? Or just confused you, perhaps? If those lyrics aren't enough of a hint, let's break it down and tell you that the latest episode of Mousterpiece Melodies is all about the songs of the 2023 Disney animated film Wish. Wish served as the 100th-anniversary title from Disney, and while it should have been a victory lap, the songs are a hint as to why the film stumbled. Scott and Josh are joined by freelance writer Louis Peitzman to talk about what it is about the songs of this film that just do not work. So, if you're here for a more critical episode, strap in, because this one will make your wish come true.

Mousterpiece Melodies -- Episode 3: Aladdin

Hello, friends! Are you ready for a mysterious and thrilling new episode of Mousterpiece Melodies? In this installment, Josh and Scott are joined by Aisha Harris of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour to talk about the songs of Disney's Aladdin. And yes, that does mean the songs of the 1992 animated classic as well as the songs as they appear in the 2019 live-action/CG...non-classic remake. Josh, Scott, and Aisha discuss the balance of songwriting between the late Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, whether or not the remake is another case of Scott loving Pasek and Paul, and answering the age-old question of what DJ Khaled's deal is. Don't let this podcast turn into a diamond in the rough -- listen now!

Mousterpiece Melodies - Episode 2: Pete's Dragon

Isn't it a brazzle dazzle day, everyone? It must be, because it's time for a brand-new episode of Mousterpiece Melodies, the podcast all about the songs of Disney movies. This time around, Josh and Scott are headed to the small town of Passamaquoddy to learn all about the story of Pete's Dragon, the 1977 film about a boy, his animated dragon, and the con artist who wants to steal that dragon away. 
 
Josh and Scott are joined by their first guest this week, Bilge Ebiri of New York Magazine and Vulture, to discuss the Oscar-nominated song "Candle on the Water," as well as the other nine original songs in the film. Do all of the other songs hold up to scrutiny? Should this film be turned into a Broadway musical? And which song is Bilge going to perform off the cuff? Well, you'll have to listen to find out!

Mousterpiece Melodies - Episode 1: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Are you ready for a whole new world of Disney podcasting? It's time for Mousterpiece Melodies, a new bi-weekly show all about the songs of Disney movies, from film critics Josh Spiegel and Scott renshaw. We begin this comprehensive and encyclopedic compendium of all things Disney music with a lengthy discussion of the songs of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and the songs of the 2025 remake Snow White. Sit back, listen, and enjoy!