OK, so now I’m wondering about Deni. Was she actively looking to get out?
I'm glad that your experience has been a good one, thats how it should be. But to maintain the anonymity standard of this site im not going to elaborate, although I'm sure others have similar feelings about him based on previous posts.I need you to elaborate on this. Full disclosure, I personally know Ryno. I’m not in any position to be of any “use” to him and he and I are cool. I just have never gotten that vibe from him from the time we’ve spent, so I’m wondering if this is just your own personal experience with him.
There is a really great post on this thread that mentions Deni and it revolves around how they were getting paid and it became a more advertising job than content one.OK, so now I’m wondering about Deni. Was she actively looking to get out?
As a someone who listened from the beginning, the entire market is just over saturated. I have to give the original Pete, Corey and the "early team" credit, that there was a time when the DIS was really out there by themselves in terms of producing quality content (Mongello was around, but there wasn't that much else). The 7 in 7 series was awesome and a great idea... 12 years ago. Now you can just log onto youtube and find dozens of accounts doing the same thing. Even the forums which used to be a premier spot to get Disney information and questions answered are just a shell of themselves. The DIS has turned into a giant dinosaur, and thats before you even start factoring in some of the toxic issues of the workplace.They need to make some serious changes and it needs to start at the top. The 8/23/22 episode was one of the worst produced, nonsensical and unprofessional shows they've done. It wasn't fun in an "Off the Rails" riff-on-one-topic kind of way, it was a complete tit show. I've listened to amateur podcasts that were more thought out than that show.
There's a big difference in not wanting an overproduced, scripted show and being completely unprepared.
This year, the 7 in 7's were half assed or didn't happen, the dining reviews have been mostly quick service (because apparently it takes a year to get reimbursed), the Tuesday show has been dominated by DCL and how great concierge is, apparently prepared topics aren't allowed anymore and B-roll doesn't exist (because none of the staff seem to go the parks or resorts).
If you're going to talk about Mickey's Not So Scary (which is a big deal in the World of Disney bloggers), you might want to have the pricing history ready for your audience. Aren't you really a travel company masquerading as a Disney news podcast? Wouldn't pricing and accurate event information be important?
Half the staff has checked out (literally) and the other half have checked out mentally. Craig can't do it all.
If this is the future, count me out.
I always questioned what really happened with that incident. I've watched some of his shopping vlogs where he is blocking shelving. I'm thinking there was blame on both sides.I agree, my wife however prefers his solo shopping trips.
She told me about the time the shoppers pushed him out of the way. That was about the time some of the mood change happened. I totally get that. The last year in the park has probably been stressful.
Agreed, for me it's the lack of consistency. They've either canceled the Tuesday (and other shows) or phoned it in. I think they're trying but the lack of consistency and quality this summer has been nuts. I felt bad for the guys on the 8/23 show (you are completely right) because I've come back from Japan and Alaska and readjustment to the time zone plus being at work the next day is murder. Still though, they've missed/under delivered so many before that that it leaves a bad taste.However, The DIS isn't fun anymore.
As much as I like some of the content they produce and enjoy some of the personalities, I feel like the quality has gone downhill.
They need to make some serious changes and it needs to start at the top. The 8/23/22 episode was one of the worst produced, nonsensical and unprofessional shows they've done. It wasn't fun in an "Off the Rails" riff-on-one-topic kind of way, it was a complete tit show. I've listened to amateur podcasts that were more thought out than that show.
There's a big difference in not wanting an overproduced, scripted show and being completely unprepared.
This year, the 7 in 7's were half assed or didn't happen, the dining reviews have been mostly quick service (because apparently it takes a year to get reimbursed), the Tuesday show has been dominated by DCL and how great concierge is, apparently prepared topics aren't allowed anymore and B-roll doesn't exist (because none of the staff seem to go the parks or resorts).
That's a fair question. Vloggers do tend to take up a lot of space from what I've seen. I've also seen the savagery of guests so I don't know.I always questioned what really happened with that incident. I've watched some of his shopping vlogs where he is blocking shelving. I'm thinking there was blame on both sides.
TBF, I didn't see the level to which he said that. If it just reminded him of animal cruelty I get it but I'm not calling for the dog to be removed or anything. Also, I think those type comments from him are a little much for a theme park vlog. I still like him as a video personality. I don't know him in any other capacity to judge.…I think I’m losing my mind for people feeling bad for a bleeping fake dog. Holy tit.
My only problem with their Universal content is that so many episodes are about HHN and I am not interested whatsoever so only ever "get to" watch about half the episodes. I don't follow any other Universal shows though so don't know if its just them or if it's a thing that happens with all of them. I get that it's a massive deal for a lot of people but it sounds like my worst nightmare haha.That 8/23 video was the epitome of unprofessionalism this team is tit without Pete they can not guide this show without him. I know you read here Craig you should be ashamed of that tit you produced. Look at your universal content no one is tuning in for you.
Say what you will about Pete, but at least during the Tuesday show, he's good at keeping the discussion focused from topic to topic—even if that's because it's mostly him talking. Deni was also very good at this. I'm not surprised she landed a public relations job once she got more and more exposure.Agreed, for me it's the lack of consistency. They've either canceled the Tuesday (and other shows) or phoned it in. I think they're trying but the lack of consistency and quality this summer has been nuts.
Well, if you’re gonna bring it up in the first place…I'm glad that your experience has been a good one, thats how it should be. But to maintain the anonymity standard of this site im not going to elaborate, although I'm sure others have similar feelings about him based on previous posts.
I feel like I know who this is based on the meme.Well, if you’re gonna bring it up in the first place…
Not how it works in an anonymous group unfortunately. SorryWell, if you’re gonna bring it up in the first place…
To be fair, Craig might be the only reason why some of us still tune in. Pete, John, & Kevin are practically non-existent on the show. Deni is gone and BFP & Erica are boring. The best combo, in my opinion, was the Off the Rails show with Craig, Deni, & Ryno.That 8/23 video was the epitome of unprofessionalism this team is tit without Pete they can not guide this show without him. I know you read here Craig you should be ashamed of that tit you produced. Look at your universal content no one is tuning in for you.