The After Ever After Podcast
Andy Oates & James Smerdon 11 episodes Nov 10, 2026
The After Ever After Podcast is a show about watching every Disney sequel and exploring what happens after the original stories end. Hosts Andy Oates and James Smerdon work through Disney's sequel history, assessing how each film follows up on its predecessor. They discuss which sequels live up to the legacy of the originals and which ones might have been better left in the Disney Vault. The podcast combines Disney fandom, film history, and lighthearted critical commentary.
Episodes
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
Everybody knows The Little Mermaid. But did you know it was actually a trilogy? And did you know that the three films aren't called The Little Mermaid, The Medium Mermaid and The Large Mermaid? Talk about wasted potential! Nevertheless, Andy and James return to the sea to find out if it's better down where it's wetter, or to see if this franchise is all dried up. Tune in and find out!Email us at a
The Fox and the Hound 2
Ladies and gentlemen... The Fox! And what's this?? The Hound!!Welcome back to the After Ever After where we're going to watch another straight to DVD movie sequel about talking dogs. We all have one life and this is how we haven chosen to live ours. Maybe this one will be good? Maybe? Let's find out! PS. Last time when we said we would definitely be back in two weeks we set our alarm to two MONTHS
The Rescuers Down Under
G'day boys, it's me, Aussie Andy, and I got me co-host here Jackeroo Jimmy. We're going Down Unda' for the summer and we got a bit of Rescuin' to do. Get those earphones in, that thirst quenched and settle in as we take you to a Disney Sequel romp that's got more shenanigans than you can shake a wallaby at. It's the Rescuers. It's the Rescuers Down Under. Buckle up!PS. Last time when we said we we
The Jungle Book 2
When one book closes, another one opens. Or something like that. Sometimes you think another, second book is opening, but when you read it it is actually just the first book but worse! This episode, we revisit one of Disney's most beloved and acclaimed classics in order to find out if the second edition of the Jungle Book will have you renewing your jungle library card, or if it will be a strong a
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
Winter is over, and The After Ever After Podcast is BACK! We thank you for your patience and we're glad to be back, and Andy and James are wasting no time as we follow Patch on his London adventure! It's time to find out if these dalmatians are beautiful enough for a fur coat, or just a measly pair of socks. Welcome back to The After Ever After!Join us next time for The Jungle Book II!Email us at
The Santa Clause 2
Andy and James get abducted by the Polar Express and are forced to watch a Christmas Disney sequel. This week we take a peek at The Santa Clause 2. Will we want to find a way to get out of the contractual obligation of being Santa Claus, or will we embrace it and let our horrible transformation happen and be shackled to the North Pole.Email us at aftereverafterpod@gmail.comFollow Us on Instagram!F
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure
Andy and James are joined this week by a truly special guest, Luke, to join us as we embark on Scamp's Adventure! Will this Disney sequel be one you'd share your spaghetti with, or does it belong in the pound? Join us and find out on this special episode of The After Ever After Podcast!Email us at aftereverafterpod@gmail.comFollow Us on Instagram!Find Andy on Instagram and Letterboxd.Find James on
Peter Pan in Return to Never Land
Andy and James in Return to The After Ever After! This week we're taking a look at the sequel to Disney's classic Peter Pan. Will they find out that he truly never ages, or has the schtick gotten old? There's only one way to find out...Email us at aftereverafterpod@gmail.comFollow Us on Instagram!Find Andy on Instagram and Letterboxd.Find James on Instagram and Letterboxd.Music by Joe Turone and A
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time
A sequel to a sequel?! Is that legal?! Andy and James tackle their first ever threequel, and funnily enough their first ever sequel that is a full feature length story set AFTER the original film. Go figure! But will this Twist in Time be as fun as a Cheese Twist, or as painful as testicular torsion? There's only one way to find out - grab your mice mates, rent a pumpkin, and head on down to the A
Cinderella II: Dreams Come True
One of Disney's most famous Happy Ever Afters belongs to Cinderella. But what happens... if we dare to go AFTER ever after. Will Andy and James find that their Dreams have Come True, or will they instead find themselves trapped in a Neverending Nightmare?! Fasten your extremely uncomfortable sounding glass slippers and painfully transform your closest friends into a carriage, because it's time to
Bambi II
In 1942, Disney introduced us to little Bambi, and then SIXTY FOUR years later decided we hadn't had enough Bambi and decided to unleash Bambi II onto the world. Was it worth over half-century wait? Did we need a sequel? Andy and James endeavor to find out on the latest voyage to the After Ever After!Email us at aftereverafterpod@gmail.comFollow Us on Instagram!Find Andy on Instagram and Letterbox
Fantasia 2000
The journey into the After Ever After finally begins with this extensive look at Fantasia 2000! Is it Fantastic-a, or a Floptasia? Find out with James and Andy, including a discussion of why Snow White and Pinocchio never got official sequels, with the premiere episode of After Ever After! Email us at aftereverafterpod@gmail.comFollow Us on Instagram!Find Andy on Instagram and Letterboxd. Find Jam
