Walt Disney's America: Patriotism, Possibility, and the American Dream
In this episode, Michael talks with Tom about Walt Disney's vision of America that he shared with people around the world and why it's still...
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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World
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Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Learning From the Masters
In this episode, Michael shares with Tom information from two recent talks he attended at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Th...
From the Archives: History of Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
In this episode, we celebrate the re-opening of Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin in Disneyland Park by revisiting a 2014 segment from the Disney...
The Rainbow Road to Oz
In this episode, we share a special live recording of Michael's presentation at last summer's OzCon International that explores the history...
Why We Still Need Walt Disney
In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss why the ideas that Walt Disney championed during his lifetime still matter today. Links: Michael’s...
History of EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion
In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by special guest Mary Jo to explore the history of EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion, then take a journey...
Tomorrowland: The Future that Never Was - Part 2
After exploring the problems with Disneyland's many iterations of Tomorrowland in last week's episode, Michael and Tom practice some armchai...
Tomorrowland: The Future that Never Was - Part 1
In this episode, Michael and Tom explore the problems with Disneyland's many iterations of Tomorrowland, and how the land compares to simila...
Walt Disney's Love of Trains with Michael Campbell
In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by Michael Campbell, author of "Walt Disney's Trains: A Grand Circle Tour Through His Life and L...
The Invisible Magic: How Imagineers Engage the Senses
Inspired by a listener suggestion, Michael, Tom, and special guest Mary Jo talk about how Disney parks immerse guests in the storytelling by...
The Women Who Built Disney Animation
In honor of Women's History Month, Michael shares with Tom a look at a group of artists whose contributions to Disney animation have often b...
Disneyland as a Classroom
In this episode, Michael and Tom explore the idea that Walt Disney quietly designed Disneyland to be a classrom where people could learn wit...
Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Mary Blair & Mary Poppins
In this episode, Michael shares with Tom information from two recent talks he attended at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Th...
Walt's Nine Old Men: Wolfgang Reitherman - Part 2
In this episode, Michael continues his look at Woolie Reitherman as he and Tom discuss how one of Walt's Nine Old Men stepped into a leaders...
Walt's Nine Old Men: Wolfgang Reitherman - Part 1
In this episode, Michael continues his series on Walt Disney's Nine Old Men as he and Tom discuss animator, director, and producer Woolie Re...
The Carousel of Progress: Walt Disney's Mission Statement
In this episode, Michael takes Tom on a deep dive into the Carousel of Progress, not just as an attraction, but as Walt Disney's mission sta...
The Happiest Place on Earth with Don Hahn
In this episode, producer/director Don Hahn joins Michael and Tom to discuss his newest book "The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible St...
A Tribute to Roger Allers with Don Hahn
In this special episode, Michael and Tom sit down with producer Don Hahn to discuss the life and legacy of director Roger Allers, who passed...
Walt Disney and the Power of Optimism
In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss how Walt Disney's optimism shaped the course of his life and kept him moving forward. Links: Michae...
Worlds to Conquer: The Art and Making of Fantasia with J.B. Kaufman
In this episode, Michael and Tom welcome historian and author J.B. Kaufman who delves into his newest book, Worlds to Conquer: The Art and M...