Fandom Fuel: Once Upon a Princess - A Disney Princess Fan Podcast

Film, TV & Pop Culture

About

Every girl has a princess and every princess has a story. Mia Ashworth dives into the magic of Disney Princesses, the songs, the stories, and why these characters still mean everything to us.

Episodes

  • Which Princess Are You? The Psychology of Princess Identity

    This episode of Fandom Fuel: Once Upon a Princess explores the psychology behind Disney Princess identification. Host Mia Ashworth discusses parasocial relationships, personality alignment, and how princess preferences reflect the Big Five…

  • Villains We Secretly Stan: From Evil Queens to Dragon Ladies

    This episode of Fandom Fuel: Once Upon a Princess analyzes the appeal of Disney villains, exploring their motivations, aesthetics, and cultural impact. Host Mia Ashworth discusses how these complex antagonists resonate with audiences and t…

  • Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Bops: The Songs That Shaped Our Childhoods

    This episode of Fandom Fuel delves into the Disney princess songs that defined childhoods, tracing their evolution from fairy tale melodies to anthems of empowerment. It examines the musical contributions of composers like Alan Menken and…

  • Ranking Every Disney Princess (And Why We're Wrong)

    Host Mia Ashworth ranks all thirteen official Disney Princesses, from Snow White to Moana, examining their unique qualities, character development, agency, and cultural impact. The episode acknowledges the subjective nature of rankings whi…

  • From Snow White to Raya: The Complete Princess Evolution

    This episode of Fandom Fuel: Once Upon a Princess analyzes the transformation of Disney princesses from Snow White to Raya, showcasing how they mirror societal values and progress across Classic, Renaissance, and Revival eras.