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The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members

Lynn Barron, Bleav
Disneyland
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure
Walt Disney
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Tomorrowland
D23 Expo
Disney
Disneyland 70th Anniversary
Disney Cruise Line
Haunted Mansion
California Adventure
Jungle Cruise
California
Walt Disney World
Custodial
Videopolis
70th Anniversary
Imagineering
Avengers Campus

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 edition of The Sweep Spot we listen back to Episode 273 that originally came out November 23, 2019, we had Disneyland's Entertainment Director Stan Freese on the show.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insi... more

We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including newly completed construction at California Adventure, new things to see at the Main Street Cinema, Halloween movie nights at Downtown Disney, and more! Once per month, our Patreon particip... more

In this Classic episode we take a listen back to May 1, 2011 and its Ep. 7 where we talk about the history of Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds. Enjoy!

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Designer and ex Disney Imagineer Ethan Reed returns for a wide-ranging discussion about animatronics, Tomorrowland, bumping up the Buzz Lightyear budget, what it was like putting Nemo into the Disneyland submarines, and his experiences creating Disne... more

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Recent Guests

Bob D'Arcy
Author and former Disneyland tour guide, opening-day guest relations host
Episode: Classic Episode - Disneyland's First Host
Raymond Kinman
Woodcarver whose Disney work includes Hungry Bear, Indiana Jones marquee, and other park pieces
Disney Imagineering-related contractor
Episode: Disneyland Woodcarver Raymond Kinman
Stephne Hilgendorf
Former Disneyland Resort cast member with multiple roles
Disneyland Resort
Episode: Disneyland Entertainment Performer and Attractions Hostess Stephne Hilgendorf
Sara Kusick
Former Disneyland cast member who spent time in California Adventure attractions
Disney (California Adventure/Disneyland)
Episode: Disneyland Resort Ride Operator Sara Kusick
Tom Morris
Imagineer
Walt Disney Imagineering
Episode: Classic Episode - Tom Morris
Luis Espinosa
Disneyland Custodian, worked in multiple roles including Plaza Pavilion/Inn Between paths and Night Custodial
Former Disneyland Custodial Cast Member
Episode: Disneyland Cast Member Dining and Night Custodial with Luis Espinosa
Kip Hart
Jungle Cruise skipper described as former cast member guest on the show
Former Jungle Cruise skipper
Episode: Disneyland Current Events for July 6, 2026
Nathan Eick
Historian and guest; focus on America on Parade
Independent historian
Episode: Historian Nathan Eick Discusses America on Parade
Chris Crump
Former Imagineer; son of Raleigh Crump
Disney Imagineering
Episode: Classic Episode - Chris Crump

Hosts

Lynn Barron
Host of the Show; longtime Disneyland cast member with insider perspective
Ken Pellman
Co-host with firsthand Disneyland custodial/operations experience

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 433 ratings
  • Great Disney podcast

    Love this podcast! It’s informative with latest Disney news as well as with interviews with past cast members, authors, Disney legends and more. The Thursday classic podcasts bring back memories! I look forward to every show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nonameneedef
    United States3 months ago
  • Very informative!

    Love this podcast! I was only listening to newer episodes but I’m listening from the beginning to get in the Disney spirit for our upcoming trip. I will say… don’t listen if you’re sleepy. The hosts often sound sleepy themselves and you just might doze off. Once you get accustomed to their cadence, the podcast is super informative and you’ll get Disney history here that you really can’t find anywhere else.

    Oh! Please add the background music! The older episodes have background music that goes w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _mamaof7
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast !!!

    Lynn and Ken have firsthand knowledge of past present and future for Disneyland parks ! Why because they worked there and are absolutely in touch with the parks. Give it a listen you'll love it.!

    Thanks for all you do !! ♥️love Donna

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disneyland Donna
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Disneyland podcast

    I have been listening to this podcast for years now and it’s still one of my favorites.

    Lynn and Kenn bring a unique view of the park that I really enjoy the guest that they have are also very interesting and I always learned something.

    Thanks for the great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    All I want is a nickname
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States5 months ago

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Hosts' cadence can be sleepy at times but content is very informative for Disney history fans.
Guests are engaging and the show preserves park history with strong storytelling.
Deep dives into current events and classic attractions are a strength; guests really add depth.
The show offers inside knowledge from former cast members and historians.

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Disneyland Woodcarver Raymond Kinman
Q: I do have a question about some of your Disney work. Any standout colleagues or mentors?
Kinman highlights David Lucas as a pivotal figure, along with other collaborators like Justin Ridge and Carly Bull, who helped shape his Disney projects and who he enjoys working with.
Disneyland Woodcarver Raymond Kinman
Q: And you did the sign for the tree house, the new tree house?
Yes, Kinman confirms working on the tree house sign, noting the project's significance and his continued involvement with Disney projects beyond the initial marquee work.
Disneyland Woodcarver Raymond Kinman
Q: Did you know someone or how did you get connected with Disney?
Kinman describes a lucky break where a senior graphic designer encountered his work by chance in a restaurant display, leading to an interview and a job offer after demonstrating his skill.
Disneyland Woodcarver Raymond Kinman
Q: So, Ray, I wanted to ask you about how you got into wood carving and then what led you to Disney Imagineering.
Raymond explains his unlikely start as a musician who taught himself wood carving after a friend mentioned a restaurant sign commission; a combination of curiosity, opportunity, and persistence led to his eventual break with Disney Imagineering after meeting the right designer who saw his work in a restaurant.
Disneyland Entertainment Performer and Attractions Hostess Stephne Hilgendorf
Q: Can you describe that auditioning process to people who?
The audition process involved multiple staged rounds focused on movement, then contagious presence and the ability to perform in a group, with cuts based on performance and fit for specific character types, culminating in lineups and track assignments for the parade.

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A nostalgic, history-forward show built around former Disneyland cast members who break down park history, behind-the-scenes stories, and current resort updates. Across episodes, expect deep dives into classic attractions, era-specific entertainment, and firsthand accounts from guests like historians, Imagineers, and veteran cast members. The hosts blend personal anecdotes with industry context, offering both educational context and entertaining anecdotes that appeal to long-time fans and curious newcomers alike. A standout is the sustained focus on preserving Disneyland memories while engaging with contemporary resort news and fan culture, making it a strong fit for listeners who want insider perspectives and detailed park lore.

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Recent guests on The Sweep Spot include:

1. Bob D'Arcy
2. Raymond Kinman
3. Stephne Hilgendorf
4. Sara Kusick
5. Tom Morris
6. Luis Espinosa
7. Kip Hart
8. Nathan Eick

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