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Disniversity Podcast

Ben Travis, Sam Summers

Booking Overview

This is a film-analysis show focused on the history, craft, context, and legacy of Disney animated features, with recurring external guests drawn from film criticism and animation expertise. Credible pitches include film journalists, critics, animation scholars, and knowledgeable specialists in Disney history or theme-park design; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show has welcomed accessible professional voices rather than only major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 75

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

benstravis@gmail.com

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Host

Ben Travis - Film journalist covering film, animation, and popular cinema.

Sam Summers - Animation academic with expertise in animation history and analysis.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Film journalists, film critics, animation academics, and specialists with informed perspectives on Disney, animation history, animated-film craft, or related theme-park and popular-culture subjects.
Required Achievements:  
Professional film criticism or journalism, Academic expertise in animation, Established writing or commentary on film and popular culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Ella Kemp - Tangled’s Musical Strengths, Adventure Structure, Animal Sidekicks, Mother Gothel, Disney’s 3d Princess Films, And The Film’s Place In Contemporary Pop Culture.

Kelechi Ehenulo - The Princess And The Frog’s Return To 2d Animation, Fairytale Conventions, Tiana’s Cultural Significance, Jazz-influenced Music, And The Film’s Animation Style And Legacy.

Recent Topics

Film, Animation, Disney, Film History, Theme Parks

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Disniversity Podcast
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BONUS: D23 Expo 2026 Debrief: Frozen III, Oswald, Hexed + More

August 23, 2026

Stop the press! Before the Comeback Era continues, film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Sam Summers present a bonus episode – discussing the big news, revelations, and early footage from D23, the Disney Expo in Anaheim, California. Not only was the 2026 show packed with looks ahead at Disney Animation (and Pixar, and the theme parks and more) but Ben was there IRL, and has returned with tales to tell of every exciting thing he saw. Get ready for discussions of Frozen III’s first ...

147 – Tangled (w/ Ella Kemp)

August 18, 2026

See those lanterns in the sky? That means one thing: film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Sam Summers are back, and ready to let down their (metaphorical) hair with 2010’s Tangled. And they’re joined by a guest who may rank among the Four Favourites: Letterboxd’s Ella Kemp! Together, they discuss the film that set the template for Disney’s 3D princess movies, debating the film’s musical strengths, its top-tier animal sidekicks, its status as an adventure movie, and the mind-games...

146 – The Princess And The Frog (w/ Kelechi Ehenulo)

August 05, 2026

Pucker up, people! The Comeback Era truly begins as film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Sam Summers venture to the Bayou in 2009’s The Princess And The Frog. And they’re not alone, joined by special guest Kelechi Ehenulo to talk Disney’s brief return to 2D animation, its intentional evocation (and interrogation) of classic fairytale movie tropes, and the impact of the studio’s first Black princess. Plus, they dig into the absolutely stacked jazz-influenced soundtrack, the 1920s-...

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Frequently asked questions

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Disniversity Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Disniversity Podcast?

Disniversity Podcast is hosted by Ben Travis and Sam Summers. Its publicly listed email is benstravis@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Disniversity Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Disniversity Podcast: benstravis@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Disniversity Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Disniversity Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Disniversity Podcast?

Disniversity Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Film journalists, film critics, animation academics, and specialists with informed perspectives on Disney, animation history, animated-film craft, or related theme-park and popular-culture subjects. Common among recent guests: Professional film criticism or journalism; Academic expertise in animation; Established writing or commentary on film and popular culture. Recent guests include Ella Kemp and Kelechi Ehenulo.

How hard is it to get booked on Disniversity Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Disniversity Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Animation, Disney, Film History, and Theme Parks. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

benstravis@gmail.com

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