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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
Walt Disney World
California
Custodial
Avengers Campus
Videopolis
70th Anniversary
Imagineering

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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In this Classic episode of The Sweep Spot we welcomed author, Haunted Mansion Historian, host of Mousetalgia Podcast Jeff Baham to the show to talk about Haunted Mansion. This originally came out Oct. 28, 2017 and it was Episode 221.

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including improvements to the Indiana Jones Adventure, more former CEO Bob Chapek fallout, new expansion details, and more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in o... more

In this Classic episode of The Sweep Spot we take a listen back to an episode 63 that originally came out Aug. 25, 2012. We talk about working custodial in Tomorrowland during our time there.

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

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Recent Guests

John von Wolzogen
Former Disneyland Resort guest research analyst who worked in data management and research.
Disneyland Resort
Episode: Disneyland Resort Guest Research with John von Wolzogen
Ethan Reed
Designer and former Imagineer
Disney Imagineering
Episode: Imagineering Disneyland with Ethan Reed
Bob D'Arcy
Author and former Disneyland tour guide, opening-day guest relations host
Episode: Classic Episode - Disneyland's First Host
Eric Johnson
D180 segment host, Concie Ears travel content
Concie Ears
Episode: Disneyland Current Events for August 31, 2026
Ken Pellman
Repeat guest, former Disneyland cast member
Pelman (pelman.com)
Episode: Classic Episode - Working New Orleans and Critter Country at Disneyland
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
Jim Korkis
Disney historian and author
The Sweep Spot (guest)
Episode: Classic Episode - Disneyland 1957 with Jim Korkis Part 2
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

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 435 ratings
  • Guest Research

    I used to wonder how much of an impact the surveys made. Now, I look forward to the next email to fill one out. I remember being stopped on Main St. to answer questions from CMs with a tablet. ✨

    John was very entertaining and informative. I’d love to hear more of his stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pal Al
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great information from great guys!

    I enjoy all the current events episodes. Lynn & Ken give a unique insight into the park because of their custodial experience.

    Ken’s jokes always make me chuckle

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TBD2TBC
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States4 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 States5 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 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Classic Episode - Disneyland Ambassador Robyn
Q: What happens to the ambassadors after you're done serving your time there for that year?
Former ambassadors stay connected, gather for resort events, and support new ambassadors. Robyn said the role later became a two-year term focused solely on ambassador duties.
Classic Episode - Disneyland Ambassador Robyn
Q: What is your Disneyland story? Like, did you grow up going to Disneyland? Or was it something you went to later in life?
Robyn first visited Disneyland at age six, moved to California at ten, and decided as a child that she wanted to become a Disneyland Ambassador.
Disneyland Resort Guest Research with John von Wolzogen
Q: Did you have any surveys that had to do with that when it did finally open?
John says surveys covered locations throughout the reimagined Disney California Adventure, including Cars Land, and recalls guests repeatedly saying it looked just like the movie.
Disneyland Resort Guest Research with John von Wolzogen
Q: Did you ever go elsewhere to benchmark things somewhere, you know, off property for anything?
John says his day-to-day research work generally did not require leaving the resort. He attended an annual ideas-sharing presentation at the studio and worked on surveys for Disney Cruise Line, Shanghai and Walt Disney World.
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.

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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. John von Wolzogen
2. Ethan Reed
3. Bob D'Arcy
4. Eric Johnson
5. Ken Pellman
6. Raymond Kinman
7. Jim Korkis
8. Stephne Hilgendorf

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