A Celebration of Disney Songs, Scores, and Soundtracks—From the Movies to the Parks

Music Behind the Magic is a podcast and community hosted by musician, author, former attorney, and Disneyphile, Jonathan Goodman. It is your connection to a family of fellow Disney fans who love discussing the positive impact of Disney and its music on their lives.

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Jonathan is also a contributing writer to Celebrations Magazine and a frequent guest on the Celebrations Disney Podcast.

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The room keys at the @graduatehotels in Ann Arbor are (slightly modified) student IDs of famous Michigan alums. So awesome!! Go Blue! @derekjeter @richeisen @barrylarkin @uofmichigan @michiganalumni #goblue
I never knew that I had a 6’7 red headed cousin from Australia who happens to also be a UM player? 🤣 Time to buy a jersey! @o.goodman_ @umichbball #goodman #goblue
I am so thankful to all of you who listen to and follow me, who spend your precious time listening to the podcast, and for being a part of our community. I wish you and those you love a wonderful, safe, and healthy Thanksgiving. #thanksgiving #disne
In our latest podcast, Jamie Hecker (@jamieheckerwriter) joins us to discuss his new book “Disney Legends: Makers of Magic Vol. 2.” We talk about how the Disney Legends award came to be, and some of its musically-influenced recipients, li
On our latest episode, we are joined by Todd James Pierce (@dhipodcast) to discuss his fantastic new book, “Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of the Classic Film.” He shares a ton of previously unkno
Wishing a Happy #veteransday to all who served! Thank you for your service to our country. @usnavy #navyjag #navy #military
You get ALL the emotions when you take your kid on a college tour of your Alma Mater! @uofmichigan #uofm #michiganwolverines #goblue
Huge congrats to our friend @haimmazarmusic on his TWO nominations for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards!
Congrats to our friend and guest @zaineffendi on his Grammy nomination!!! #testtrack #epcot #disneyparks #disneyworld #grammy @disneymusic @disneyparks
A wonderful Veterans Day assembly today with @hi_my_name_is_hannah1 #usnavy @usnavy #veteransday
We were so lucky to have been joined by John Musker to discuss his work and incredible legacy of writing and directing Disney classics including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog, and Moana. In his enga
Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Navy! It was one of the greatest honors on my life to wear the uniform, serve with incredible shipmates, and be a part of your tradition and legacy. @usnavy @usnavyjagcorps #usnavy #navy250 #military

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