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The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

Lynn Barron, Bleav
Disneyland
Tomorrowland
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Walt Disney World
Space Mountain
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Animation
Ken Bruce
Universal Orlando
Disney Imagineering
Disneyland Forward
Food and Wine Festival
Cleaning the Kingdom
Fantasmic
Disney Treasure Cruise Ship
Indiana Jones
Pirates Of the Caribbean

Join former Disneyland cast members Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman as they discuss all things Disneyland. They have had Disney Legends, Imagineers, authors, podcasters, former cast members, and more as guests. They discuss the latest Disneyland Resort news as well as history. If you like Disneyland, and want to hear insider tales, this is the perfect podcast for you.

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Latest Episodes

In this throwback Thursday episode we are going listen back to episode 119 that was released Dec. 28, 2013, In this episode Nate Parrish from WedWay Radio podcast came on to talk with Lynn about Disneyland in the Year 1963, Enjoy!

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including advanced robotics of favorite characters meeting guests, a recent presentation about the history of the Indiana Jones attractions, and more! Once per month, our Patreon participants join u... more

In this Throwback Thursday episode we take a listen back to Episode 181 that was released April 23, 2016, hard to believe almost 10 years ago. Our guest was Todd Pierce who is an author and we discussed Early Disneyland. Enjoy!

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Lynn and Ken discuss their time working in Disneyland Day Custodial Sweeping, including the ways responsibilities were divided to cover all the lands and the Mickey & Friends Parking structure, and how they handled assigning roles as Leads, a.k.a. Fo... more

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Recent Guests

Bob Gurr
Disney Legend and Imagineer who discussed his work on Carousel of Progress, Lincoln, Haunted Mansion, and more
Disney
Episode: Classic Episode - Bob Gurr Interview Part 3
William McCarthy
Author of Contested Kingdom, Fan Attachment and Corporate Control at Disneyland
Author; Contested Kingdom
Episode: Disneyland as a Contested Kingdom with Author William McCarthy
Ray Sidejas
Second-in-command in Disneyland Custodial; helped open Disneyland Paris; longtime custodian leader
Disneyland Custodial (Top Janney), later in-house Custodial
Episode: Classic Episode - Ray Sidejas
David Smith
Former Disneyland cast member; author of Hidden Mickeys novels and The Shadow of the Matterhorn
Author
Episode: Classic Episode - Keel Boats and Canoes at Disneyland with David Smith
Michele Sanchez
Former Disneyland Cast Member who worked in multiple stores and roles including costuming
Disneyland (various locations)
Episode: Disneyland Costuming and Stores Cast member Michele Sanchez
Pete Reneday
Disney voice actor and actor with extensive work in Disney attractions and voiceovers
Disney veteran
Episode: Classic Episode - Disney Voice Actor Pete Reneday
Stephen Hall
Author of The Spoonful of Sugar, The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland
Episode: The Disneyland Upjohn Pharmacy with Author Stephen Hall
Harry Hemhauser
Former Disneyland custodian and long-serving cast member
Disneyland
Episode: Classic Episode - Former Disneyland Custodian Harry Hemhauser
Jim Korkis
Disney historian and author of several books about Disney history.
Theme Park Press
Episode: Classic Episode - The Main St. That Never Was with Jim Korkis

Hosts

Lynn Barron
Co-host with long-running insider perspective on Disneyland operations and history.
Ken Pellman
Co-host with deep Disneyland experience and insider commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 425 ratings
  • Preserving Disneyland History

    Thank you to Ken and Lynn for the years of interviews with former Disneyland cast members, preserving the stories and history of the happiest place on earth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt S75
    United States10 days ago
  • What are you waiting for!

    Ken and Lynn are great podcast host! You will learn things from the past the present and the future about Disneyland fun informative, and a great lesson!!

    Keep up the good work thanks so much love Donna.👏🏻👏🏻💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disneyland Donna
    United Statesa month ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    I love your Disneyland podcast! I look forward to listening every week and feel disappointed when I have to listen to music during my workouts when I’m all caught up. I also just talked to Lynn on the phone (live! I got to talk to a celebrity 😉) and am excited to have his help in planning my Disney World trip! Thank you for adding a little Disney to my week. You guys are always entertaining and amazing ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shellers15
    United States3 months ago
  • New Disney land podcast

    This is a fantastic podcast You did a fantastic job

    Ken and Lynn

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sam gels
    United States7 months ago
  • I have suggestions ideas for podcast

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    to support freedom protest petitions of these entertainment petitions for fans support these things to win.

    I want to send several change org petitions links that regards to entertainment such as movies, theme parks, more fun ideas include with Disney and Universal stuff

    like supporting Back to the Future ride with sequel part 4,

    Michael Jackson Captain EO bring back to Disneyparks and many... more

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    LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
    United States7 months ago

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Guests are diverse, including historians, actors, and former cast members, enriching episodes.
Reviews consistently praise the hosts' banter and deep knowledge, though some episodes feature guests who ramble.
The hosts' insider access and interview guests deliver authentic Disneyland history and current-event insights.

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Classic Episode - Typical Day as a Disneyland Custodian
Q: What are some memorable, even funny, moments from working custodial at Disneyland?
There were many, including playful interactions with guests and colleagues, nicknames like Foof, and surprising incidents such as large Code V vomit events. These stories underscored the camaraderie and humor that helped staff cope with the demands of the job.
Classic Episode - Typical Day as a Disneyland Custodian
Q: How did breaks and workload actually play out during a typical day?
Breaks were scheduled but could be interrupted by guest needs or emergencies; foremen managed breaks and sometimes shifts were 10 to 10.5 hours long. The job required constant readiness to respond to calls and adjust the plan on the fly, making some breaks brief or delayed.
Disneyland as a Contested Kingdom with Author William McCarthy
Q: So William, when was the first time you visited a Disney park?
William recalls a childhood trip to the Magic Kingdom in Florida, where the scale and attractions like Haunted Mansion made a lasting impression and sparked an interest that later evolved into academic study of fan culture and Disneyland's social dynamics.
Classic Episode - Ray Sidejas
Q: First impressions of Ray's involvement with the book and the authors.
Ray recounts how he initially declined participation for the book, only later discovering it and reconsidering, which led to a candid discussion about the process and accuracy of the portrayal.
Disneyland Costuming and Stores Cast member Michele Sanchez
Q: So Michele, did you go to Disneyland? Like, did you grow up in Southern California?
She grew up in Southern California, developed a lifelong fascination with Disney, and pursued a path into the park after college through a family connection that helped her get hired by Disney.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sweep Spot

What is The Sweep Spot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two former Disneyland cast members host this show, delivering insider perspectives on park history, operations, and current happenings. Episodes mix deep-dive interviews with long-tenured staff, archival anecdotes, and current-event discussions, often featuring former cast members, historians, and Disney-related authors. Unique angles include behind-the-scenes wardrobe and costume tales, long-running attractions lore, and era-spanning memories from classic to modern Disneyland. The format feels conversational, approachable for casual fans and useful for listeners seeking authentic insider context and travel/history insights. Potential sponsors or guests benefit from a show that combines nostalgia with practical park knowledge and volunteer-... more

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Recent guests on The Sweep Spot include:

1. Bob Gurr
2. William McCarthy
3. Ray Sidejas
4. David Smith
5. Michele Sanchez
6. Pete Reneday
7. Stephen Hall
8. Harry Hemhauser

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