• Episode 92: Meet Up With Freddy Martin at Disneyland This Weekend!
    Mar 1 2025


    It's a Mini-Meetup with Freddy Martin at Disneyland, this Sunday March 2nd at 3:30pm!

    Meet Freddy Martin at Rancho del Zocalo in Frontierland to shake hands, take pictures, and share stories of Adventure with other fans of the Backside of Water Podcast.

    It also happens to be Adventureland Day at the park that day. Adventureland Day is a fun, dress-up day at Disneyland where explorers of all ages follow clues on a park-wide treasure hunt you'll never forget.
    To participate in Adventureland Day, text ADVENTURELANDDAY to to (833) 340-0035 for schedule and treasure hunt details.


    Follow Freddy on Instagram @skipperfreddy for more info.



    See you at Disneyland!

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    4 mins
  • Episode 91: A Star Wars Holiday Special
    Dec 12 2024

    'Tis the season for Fredd and Al to crash a Life Day celebration in Batuu! On this episode, Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin stroll through the marketplace while discussing the strange, bizarre, but downright charming history of The Star Wars Holiday Special. If you've seen the Star Wars Holiday Special, this episode will give you a deeper appreciation for this Star Wars/Holiday themed train wreck! And if you haven't watched the Holiday Special before, well, hopefully this episode inspires you to do just that! From all of us on The Backside of Water, Happy Holidays!

    We Have Merch!!
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    WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt

    Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney
    Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch
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    Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water


    Production Credits
    Directed By: Alex Stewart
    Written By: Alex Stewart
    Sound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

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    39 mins
  • Episode 90: Galaxy's Edge: Part II (Featuring former Disney Imagineer Kevin Blakeney)
    Nov 26 2024

    Ooooooh, is this episode a doozy!! Alex and Freddy have the absolute pleasure of having former Disney Imagineer Kevin Blakeney with them on the broadcast from Batuu!! Kevin worked as an Imagineer on so many aspects of the creation of Galaxy's Edge that they are too numerous to list! Trust us when we say that this episode is a master class from Kevin on how Galaxy's Edge was created and how you as a guest can best enjoy the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating this amazing immersive masterpiece!

    We Have Merch!!
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    WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt

    Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney
    Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch
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    Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water


    Production Credits
    Directed By: Alex Stewart
    Written By: Alex Stewart
    Sound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 89: Galaxy's Edge: Part I
    Oct 24 2024

    Join us as we discuss the exciting origins of the newest land in Disneyland! In this episode we discuss the early history of Galaxy's Edge, how Bob Iger and crew brought this Star Wars themed land to Disneyland in the first place. Along the way, we also discuss some insane history around what was planned for the backside of the Rivers Of America. This is a super-sized Backside of Water episode you won't want to miss!

    We Have Merch!!
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    WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt

    Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney
    Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch
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    Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water


    Production Credits
    Directed By: Alex Stewart
    Written By: Alex Stewart
    Sound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 88: BSOW Radio Theater Presents: The Journey To Galaxy's Edge
    Jun 21 2024

    And just when Freddy and Alex thought things we going smoothly... Our intrepid hosts find themselves accidentally smuggled by one of the hosts of The Smuggler's Dispatch Podcast (Mikel Howarth) and transported to the outer galaxy of the Star Wars Universe! Will they make it home in time for the fireworks?? Find out on our latest episode of the Backside of Water podcast!

    We Have Merch!!
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    WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt

    Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney
    Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch
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    Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water


    Production Credits
    Directed By: Alex Stewart
    Written By: Alex Stewart
    Sound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart With Special Vocal Design and Editing By Mikel Howarth

    Vocal Talent
    Freddy Martin - Himself, Spice Smuggler
    Mikel Howarth - Himself, CB-7, Batuu Merchant
    Alex Stewart - Himself, G-7W, Tower Controller, Chadra-Fan Wanderer

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    23 mins
  • Episode 87: Star Tours
    Apr 22 2024

    A long time ago in a theme park far, far away... Star Tours!! Join Alex Stewart & Freddy Martin as they Jetset across time and space to share the story of one of best and long-lasting attractions in Tomorrowland at Disneyland! This is a journey you won't want to miss.

    We Have Merch!!
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    WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt

    Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney
    Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch
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    Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water


    Production Credits
    Directed By: Alex Stewart
    Written By: Alex Stewart
    Sound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 86: BSOW Radio Theater Presents: The Haunted Mansion Holiday Special
    Nov 29 2023

    Tis' the season for holiday cheer and ghoulish delights! On this very special episode of the Backside of Water Podcast, our hosts take a break from exploring the history of Disneyland only to find themselves in a daring journey to escape the walls of the Haunted Mansion with their very lives!!

    From all of us here at The Backside of Water, Happy Holidays! We wish you a blessed season of joy and a bright, hopeful new year!

    We Have Merch!!
    Buy:
    WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt

    Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney
    Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch
    Follow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_water
    Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water


    Production Credits
    Directed By: Alex Stewart
    Written By: Alex Stewart
    Sound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

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    35 mins
  • Episode 85: The Astro Orbitor
    Oct 30 2023


    You know how a lot of podcasts say that you don't want to miss this episode? Yeah, we say that a lot too. But this time we're serious! Everybody glosses over the Astro Orbiter attraction in Tomorrowland, but to be honest, it has an amazingly rich history, an awesome story, and some really fascinating details that make it one of Disneyland's finest attractions, even if it isn't too thrilling in the traditional sense! So do yourself a favor and check out the latest episode! 

    We Have Merch!!
    Buy:
    WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt

    Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney
    Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch
    Follow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_water
    Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water


    Production Credits
    Directed By: Alex Stewart
    Written By: Alex Stewart
    Sound Design and Editing By: Alex Stewart

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    1 hr and 25 mins
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