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In the Media
Original Artwork Featured in Nickelodeon Magazine!
At age 11 Matt’s design, Pants On, Pants Off, won the Nickelodeon Magazine Light Switch Design contest and was featured in the special edition March 2006 issue of Nickelodeon Magazine.
Love of the Mouse Podcast Recognized in the Orlando Sentinel!
Disney World Revives Animation Classes for Guests in Time for New ‘Lion King’ Movie
In Summer 2019, Matt was interviewed by the Orlando Sentinel for prior to the opening of the Animation Experience attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
Matt is an avid podcast listener, and has been a guest on multiple different shows in the Disney podcast community.
The DisDudes Podcast
Episode 29 | Armchair Imagineering: Disney Experiences We Would Love To See Created
Matt sits down with Jared and Jeremy to talk about experiences they would love to see come to Disney World. This episode was recorded live at Walt Disney World in September 2018. You can find more from The DisDudes Podcast here.
Disney DNA Podcast
Episode 121 | Walt Disney World Trip Report With Matt Merlino
Matt makes his podcasting debut in his first-ever guest appearance to talk with Trent and Jeni about his very packed two-day trip to Walt Disney World in March 2018! For more from The Disney DNA Podcast, click here.
Disney Discussions Podcast
Episode 40 | Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Discussion
Matt recorded a short piece for this episode of the Disney Discussions Podcast. He also designed the logo for this show! This episode also features a slew of other Disney Podcaster cameos. For more from Disney Discussions Podcast, click here.
Episode 43 | What Star Wars Means to Us? (Part 1)
Matt recorded a short piece for this episode of the Disney Discussions Podcast. Much like the Tower of Terror episode, this episode also features a slew of other Disney Podcaster cameos. This is part 1/3 of an entire Star Wars Trilogy. for the show. For more from Disney Discussions Podcast, click here.
Episode 44 | History of Star Tours and Star Wars in the Disney Parks (Part 2)
Matt recorded a short piece for this episode of the Disney Discussions Podcast. Much like the Tower of Terror episode, this episode also features a slew of other Disney Podcaster cameos. This is part 2/3 of an entire Star Wars Trilogy. For more from Disney Discussions Podcast, click here.
Episode 45 | Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Part 3)
Matt recorded a short piece for this episode of the Disney Discussions Podcast. Much like the Tower of Terror episode, this episode also features a slew of other Disney Podcaster cameos. This is part 3/3 of an entire Star Wars Trilogy. For more from Disney Discussions Podcast, click here.
Episode 55 | The Best Walt Disney World & Disneyland Attraction Songs
Matt and Tori recorded a short piece for this episode of the Disney Discussions Podcast. The two chime in with their picks for their favorite attractions songs at Walt Disney World. For more from Disney Discussions Podcast, click here.
Episode 71 | Now It’s Time to Say Goodbye
Matt recorded a short piece for the final episode of the Disney Discussions Podcast to help send off the show and offer well wishes to Tony, Stitch, and Sparrow on all of their future endeavors. For more from Disney Discussions Podcast, click here.
Station 71: A Walt Disney World Podcast
Episode 42 | On-Property vs. Off-Property: Which Choice is Right for You?
Matt joins Mario, Beth, and Brian to discuss the pros and cons of staying off-property versus staying on-property at the Walt Disney World Resort and how to make the most of your trip regardless of where you stay! For more from Station 71, click here.
Episode 98 | Midway Mania: A Station 71 Game Night!
Matt joins Mario, Beth, and Brian to discuss the pros and cons of staying off-property versus staying on-property at the Walt Disney World Resort and how to make the most of your trip regardless of where you stay! For more from Station 71, click here.
Disney Marvels Podcast
Episode 52 | Two Ways to Do Walt Disney World
Matt sits down with Matthew Gracon to talk all things Walt Disney World. They break down their recent trips, talk about what’s going on currently in the parks, including restaurant and resort reviews, and touch on different types of trips to the Florida parks. For more from Disney Marvels, click here.
Episode 57 | Galaxy's Edge Review
Matt joins Disney Marvels once again, this time to talk about his recent trip to Walt Disney World. The two touch on Matt’s first encounter at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the changes coming to Epcot. For more from Disney Marvels, click here.
Episode 87 | Top 5 Disney World Attractions to “Plus”
Matt joins Disney Marvels for his first “official” three-peat on any podcast, this time to play armchair Imagineer and discuss attractions at Walt Disney World that could use some TLC. For more from Disney Marvels, click here.
Episode 143 | WDW’s Top Nighttime Spectaculars
Matt joins Disney Marvels for the fourth time, as he and Matthew Gracon discuss their favorite Nighttime Spectaculars at Walt Disney World. For more from Disney Marvels, click here.
Part of Our World Podcast
Episode 32 | Food & Wine 2019 Trip Report
Matt sits down with Keenan to discuss his recent trip to Walt Disney World to talk all about the 2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. For more from Part of Our Wold Podcast, click here.
Episode 47 | Keeping the Disney Magic Alive
Matt joins Part of Our World Podcast for the second time to chat with Keenan and Rachel about ways to keep the Disney Magic alive while you are away from the parks, or experiencing a case of the Disney Blues. For more from Part of Our Wold Podcast, click here.
The Mouse Club Podcast
Episode 56 | Graphic Design, Creative Outlets, and Getting Married!
Matt joins Marissa to talk about his Love of the Mouse, expanding the podcast to a creative agency and what led to his career as a graphic designer. Matt also designed the new logo for the show! For more from The Mouse Club Podcast, click here.
37 Disney Street
Episode 33 | Robin Hood
Matt jumps across the pond for his first podcast appearance outside of the United States, when he answers the 37 Disney Street Lightning Round Questions. Matt’s segment can be found at the 45 minute mark of the episode. For more from 37 Disney Street, click here.
F Yeah! Disney
Episode 18 | The History of Disney Transportation
Parental Advisory: Explicit Content. Matt joins Jason and Juli for his first appearance on an Adult Only Disney Podcast. The three discuss the history of Disney Transportation. For more from F Yeah Disney, click here.
The Disney Theme Parks Show The Second
Episode 2 | Muppets NOW
Matt joins Kyler to discuss the newest Muppets series, Muppets NOW, as well as other Muppet-related topics. He also designed the logo for this show!
Episode 5 | Random Disney Crap
Matt joins Kyler once again to talk Mickey Mouse shorts, but the hijinx quickly ensues and the show spirals to cover multiple other Disney topics.
Episode 12 | Disney World Experiences
Matt and Tori join Kyler to discuss their favorite Walt Disney World memories.
Episode 15 | Random Disney Crap Part 2
Matt joins Kyler to discuss Disney Sequels, but topics and tangents fly as the show once again takes a 180 to cover multiple Disney-based topics, and maybe even some Warner Bros. Animation as well.
Go the Distance - Disney Podcast Mashup
Matt took part in the Disney Podcast Mashup of “Go the Distance” alongside 8 other Disney Podcasts, including Hyperion Adventures, Part of Our World, Monday Morning Monorail, The Mouse and More, The Mouse Knows Best, Dillo’s Diz, The Great British Mickey Waffle and 37 Disney Street. Matt also created the graphics for the video.