Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World Podcast
1) Making Mary Poppins with Todd James Pierce
In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Todd James Pierce about his book Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of the Classic Film, which delves into the c...Show More
2) The History of Walt Disney's Saludos Amigos - Part 3
In this episode, Michael and Tom wrap up the history of the 1942 classic Saludos Amigos by covering how the film finally made it to the big screen and discussing their favorite sequences.Links:Michael...Show More
3) The History of Walt Disney's Saludos Amigos - Part 2
In this episode, Michael and Tom continue the history of the 1942 classic Saludos Amigos by chronicling the research trip to South America that preceded the animated feature.Links:Michael’s Disneyland...Show More
4) A Conversation with Disney Historian John Canemaker
In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with influential animator, author, educator, and historian John Canemaker about his upcoming book The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden.Links:Michael’s ...Show More
5) The History of Walt Disney's Something Wicked This Way Comes
In this episode, Michael and Tom celebrate Halloween with a haunting look at the 1983 Ray Bradbury fantasy Something Wicked This Way Comes.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS link...Show More
6) Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong with Karen Fang
In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Karen Fang about her book Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong, whose watercolors are featured in Walt Disney's Bambi.Links:Michael’s Di...Show More
7) The History of Walt Disney's Saludos Amigos - Part 1
In this episode, Michael and Tom begin the history of the 1942 classic Saludos Amigos by discussing how the film, and the research trip to South America that preceded it, came to be.Links:Michael’s Di...Show More
8) History of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion - Part 3
In this episode, Michael and Tom finish up the history of Journey Into Imagination at EPCOT with a look at the updates the popular attraction has received over the years.Links:Michael’s Disneyland His...Show More
9) Planning a Day at the Magic Kingdom (1975)
In this episode, Michael and Tom celebrate the 10th anniversary of Connecting with Walt by taking a trip back in time to the Walt Disney World of 1975. There they are joined by Tony Spittell from the ...Show More
10) History of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion - Part 2
In this episode, Michael and Tom join Figment and the Dreamfinder on a ride-thru of Journey Into Imagination as the story of that EPCOT pavilion continues.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsIm...Show More