Insights Into Things

Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 19 "Greedy Omens"

This week we take a look at the latest money grab opportunities that Disney is going after. From the re-release of Avengers: End Game to snatch another $45 million to the raising of annual passes at Disney World by as much as 25%. We'll scratch our heads as we try to figure out how a company that makes more money than God needs even more money. Even paying the outrageous salary of their CEO can't justify these latest money grabs. In Entertainment News we'll take a look at Robert Downy Jr. once again donning the mantle of Tony Stark in his latest outpouring to one special fan. Then we'll take a brief look at the life of Gloria Vanderbilt as we mark her passing. We'll also explore how idiotic one particular Christian Fundamentalist group proved they are by righteously demanding a show they found offensive be removed from a streaming network that it wasn't even available on, proving just how clueless they were on the subject. We'll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week including the aforementioned "offensive show" and a fantastic show to silence some of the conspiracy theorists out there. We then plug another local pop-culture show coming to our area that we're anxious to attend for the first time. Another great information filled podcast!

Insights Into Teens: Episode 19 "The P Word Part 2"

In part two of our two part special on puberty and periods our subject matter expert leads though a discussion on getting your period for the first time. We talk about what to do to prepare for it, how to handle it and what changes you go through once your menstrual cycle starts.

Insights Into Entertainment" Episode 18 "Marvelously Batty"

This week we take a look at Disney's plans to build a new Marvel Land in Disneyland, we check out the next extended trailer for Frozen 2 and look at some details release from France about the forthcoming sequel. In entertainment news we talk about Tailor Swift and an unscheduled appearance she made in support of a good cause, then we get our first look at some of the villains that are expected to be featured in the new "The Batman" movie trilogy in the works. We have two great new Insightful Picks of the Week followed by our after thoughts. All in all another great information packed podcast.

Insights Into Teens: Episode 18 "The P Word Part 1"

This is the first part of our two part special on Puberty and Periods. This week Madison and Joe discuss what Puberty is, some basic information on adolescents and puberty. They then take a more detailed look at how Puberty affects our children, when it happens and some of the physical and emotional changes that kids face. Madison gives her first hand account of how she is dealing with Puberty, the challenges she faces personally, with friends and at school and we take a look at some of the physical changes that both kids and parents need to be aware of. The second part of this subject will deal with the challenges of adolescent girls coping with having their first period, stigmas that often surround it and the difficulties and life style changes that accompany this next stage in sexual maturity. We'll be joined by a guest host to help us through this sensitive subject.

Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 17 "Bells and Whistles"

Today we discuss some of the premium items available from Galaxy's Edge, Disney's attempts to repopulate the lions of Africa, Goose makes an appearance in the Captain Marvel bonus material. In entertainment news we talk about Robert Downey Jr. taking on a real life Tony Stark style initiative, we learn why you never ask a woman if she's pregnant, then we have some Lucifer news including wedding bells for Tom Ellis as well as Damien McGinty as well. We'll wrap up with our Insightful Picks of the Week and some timely after thoughts. Another great jam packed podcast.

Insights Into Teens: Episode 17 "Summer Activities"

Summer is almost here and the excitement of school letting out and summary activities is all the buzz. This week Madison and Joe talk about what there is to do in the summer, the four common stages of summer vacation and offer some suggestions on what to do for day trips and for those stay at home days to help keep you motivated and make the hot summer months a little more enjoyable.

Insights Into Entertainment" Episode 16 "Beyond the Edge"

Galaxy's Edge is officially opened at Disneyland. We take a look at the opening ceremony, talk about some new and exciting information that has finally trickled out of the new expansion and delve into just a handful of the Easter Eggs and hidden gems that Disney has planted around the new area. We'll also talk about some Toy Story 4 news and a movie marathon that folks can partake in prior to the release of the new movie. In our entertainment news we follow up on casting news of the new caped crusader, we'll take a look at some suggestions on wedding gifts for Lucifer's Tom Ellis, and we'll do a deep dive into how new abortion laws in Georgia might affect some of the entertainment industries biggest production houses moving forward. We'll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week with another Lucifer tie in and some after thoughts on our weekend plans and some of the summer festival fun we partake in. Another great podcast and a boat load of news and analysis.

Insights Into Teens: Episode 16 "Role Models"

This week we take our third and final stab at role models. Having two unsuccessful attempts at this subject we redoubled our research efforts to come back with a much more robust discussion on a very important aspect of not only teen lives but everyone in general. We very clearly define what we consider role models, we talk about the traits often embodied in our role models. We then take a look at the positive effects that role models have on us before a brief question and answer session on Madison's views on role models. As always we wrap with Madison's closing remarks and shoutouts.

Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 15 "Living on the Edge"

A wealth of new information is released on Disney's new Galaxy's Edge Star Wars Attraction. We talk about all of that information as well as the retirement of a beloved cast member from Disneyland. In our entertainment news this week there's wedding bells for a couple of the cast from one of our favorite shows currently on television and a bit of a shakeup on the Voice. Check out all this interesting news and our Insightful Picks of the Week.

Insights Into Teens: Episode 15 "Mothers Day"

This week we offer a touching tribute to Mothers Day and all the motherly figures in our lives. We talk about what Mothers Day is, what it means and some interesting history and information related to Mothers Day in the United States. We then look at fifty reasons why our mothers are so wonderful and special and share how we observe Mothers Day in our family before we finish up with Maddie's closing remarks and shout outs. We cap the episode off with a post-credits mothers day movie that is a tradition in our house.