Craig McFarland

Illinois

Associate Editor-in-Chief and Host at Front Row Network

Co-Host at Beyond The Mouse: A Weekly Disney Podcast

Dad, Disney fan and Podcaster for @frontrowreviewz a Community Voices Partner of NPR Illinois. @beyondmouse and @pbbfrn podcast cohost. #DisTwitter #TedLasso

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Articles

May the 4th with Nika Futterman

1 month ago | nprillinois.org | Craig McFarland |Vanessa Ferguson

May the 4th be with you! On this Star Wars Day, we're sitting down with voice actress Nika Futterman to talk about the new animated series "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld," streaming now on Disney+. We'll talk to her about what's at the heart of her character Asajj Ventress and the passion that creator Dave Filoni brings to the project. Front Row Network DisneyStar Wars
Murder, Mystery & Cheesecake - A Golden Girls Chat with Rachel Exstrom Courag

1 month ago | nprillinois.org | Craig McFarland |Vanessa Ferguson |Zoey Zara

This week on Beyond the Mouse, Craig, Vanessa, and Zoey sit down with author and literary agent Rachel Exstrom Courage to dish about her delightful new book, Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery.
Author Bob Weis delivers the mystery and magic of the Haunted Mansion in 'Ghost Dog'

2 months ago | nprillinois.org | Vanessa Ferguson |Craig McFarland

Bob Weis is helping readers bring the Disney parks home with his new book "Ghost Dog." After riding Disneyland's newest attraction, the Haunted Mansion, young Herbert discovers a four-legged spirit has followed him home. On this episode of the Beyond the Mouse podcast, Weis talks to Craig and Vanessa about his inspiration for the book, his experience narrating the audio book and his recent trip on the Disney Treasure. Front Row Network Disneybooks
Bart Yasso takes us on a journey of 100 Runs of a Lifetime

2 months ago | nprillinois.org | Craig McFarland

This week on Beyond the Mouse, we lace up our shoes and hit the road with none other than Bart Yasso, the legendary Mayor of Running!Join Craig and the captains of the DDP Sorcerers Run Club as they chat with Bart about his inspiring new book with National Geographic, “100 Runs of a Lifetime.” From breathtaking global routes to unforgettable stories on the run, this episode is a must-listen for runners, Disney fans, and adventurers alike!
'Not Just A Goof' documentary shares the behind-the-scenes of the making of 'A Goofy Movie'

2 months ago | nprillinois.org | Vanessa Ferguson |Craig McFarland |Brett Rutherford

“Not Just A Goof” is a new documentary coming to Disney+ on April 7, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of “A Goofy Movie.” Through unseen archival footage, the documentary follows the creative team of “A Goofy Movie” and the challenges to bring this fan-favorite film to life.
Pinal Partnership: Happy Birthday Pinal County!

Mar 28, 2025 | pinalcentral.com | Craig McFarland

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Jason Sudeikis confirms Ted Lasso season four

Mar 14, 2025 | nprillinois.org | Craig McFarland

Jason Sudeikis just officially confirmed on the New Heights podcast that Ted Lasso will return for season four. Details are limited at this time, but it doesn't mean we can't begin the speculation. Jeremy and Craig break down the comments from Jason, and the official press release put out by Apple. They also talk about the recent addition of Jeff Daniels to Shrinking season 3, as well as provide some updates on what's been going on the last three months in their own lives.
Beyond the Mouse podcast celebrates 300 episodes with Josh Gad!

Mar 14, 2025 | nprillinois.org | Craig McFarland

This week on Beyond the Mouse we celebrate 300 episodes with Disney Legend Josh Gad! We talk about his new book "In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some," his role as Olaf, his directorial debut on the Chris Farley biopic and much more!FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford
Morgan Matson talks new book Gradchanted with Beyond the Mouse

Feb 28, 2025 | nprillinois.org | Craig McFarland

Join us for an exciting return visit from best-selling author Morgan Matson on the Beyond the Mouse podcast! This time, she's here to share all the details about her highly anticipated new book, Gradchanted. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, Morgan's insights into the creative process, the themes of her latest novel, and her journey as a writer are not to be missed. Gradchanted will be available March 4.
Jim Cummings and his many voices pay a visit to Beyond the Mouse

Feb 19, 2025 | nprillinois.org | Craig McFarland

Jim Cummings has had a legendary career in voice acting, bringing to life countless iconic characters and creating hundreds of unforgettable voices. Recently, the Beyond the Mouse crew had the incredible opportunity to sit down with him to discuss the longevity of his career, his journey into voice acting, where he draws inspiration for new voices, and much more. It was an amazing conversation, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!