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Finding Walt Disney is a podcast dedicated to exploring the life and legacy of Walt Disney. Here you will find interviews with authors, historians and experts as well as many people who knew and worked with Walt and his brother Roy. We will discuss everything from Walt's humble beginnings growing up on a farm in Marceline, Missouri to the beginnings of his career in animation in Kansas City to the creation of Disneyland and more! In addition to exploring the history we will examine the prese ...
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#014 Halloween Podcast - Interview with Psychic Medium Author Michael J. Kouri
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For Halloween I welcome back to the show famed Psychic Medium and Author, Michael J. Kouri. In this episode Michael shares true haunting stories of Disneyland and previews his new book on the spirits that haunt The Happiest Place on Earth. Michael has authored more than 70 books including his most popular, 'The Ghost of Walt Disney and Me'. Althoug…
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#013 Walt Before Mickey - Disney's Early Years 1919 to 1928
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In this episode I speak with author Timothy S. Susanin about his meticulously researched book 'Walt Before Mickey, Disney's Early Years, 1919-1928.' Tim's book chronicles in exquisite detail, the life of Walt Disney and practically everyone he knew from his life as a teenager in Kansas City in 1919 and the formation of his first animation studios, …
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#012 Bob Gurr - Interview with a Disney Legend and Imagineer
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In this episode I interview Disney Legend and Imagineer Bob Gurr about his incredible career working for Walt Disney. We discuss Bob's early life as a young boy through his time at WED Enterprises working directly for Walt Disney on the construction of Disneyland. Bob is often quoted as saying..."If it moves on wheels at Disneyland, I probably desi…
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#010 The Walt Disney Birthplace - Chicago, Illinois
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In this episode I interview Dina Benadon, co-owner of The Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago, IL. Dina and her husband Brent Young purchased the home where Walt, Roy and their younger sister Ruth were all born and they have embarked on an extensive restoration project to turn the home into a 'Disney-worthy' destination. The home, located in Chicago'…
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In this fun-filled episode we 'Deck the Halls with Disney' as I speak with world-renowned author and noted Disney Historian Jim Korkis. Jim shares many stories included in his book, 'Vault of Walt 7 - Christmas Edition' - Yuletide Tales of Walt Disney, Disney Theme Parks, Cartoons & More! We learn about Walt's ea…
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#009 Disneyland's First Host - An Interview with Bob D'Arcy
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Bob D'Arcy was just 22 years old and fresh out of the US Army when his father told him of a potential job opening at a new concept in entertainment called Disneyland. Shortly after returning from his post in Alaska to the family home in Southern California, Bob's first stateside job was delivering blueprints to contractors throughout the new theme …
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#008 The Ghost of Walt Disney and Me - HALLOWEEN PODCAST EPISODE!!!
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In this Halloween episode I talk with world-renowned author and psychic-medium Michael J. Kouri about his book 'The Ghost of Walt Disney and Me'. Michael is a famed psychic-medium who has authored more than 70 books as of the publishing date of this podcast. We discuss everything from Michael's book to his experiences with the ghost of Walt Disney …
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#007 Walt Disney's Marceline, Missouri - A Talk with Kaye Malins
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Kaye Malins met Walt Disney when she was just eight years old and knew him for the next ten years until his untimely passing in 1966. Kaye lives on the Disney family farm in Marceline, Missouri where Walt and Roy lived with their family from April 1906 until the summer of 1911. Join me as I talk with Kaye about her family's business with the Disney…
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#006 Interview with Rolly Crump - Imagineer and Disney Legend
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Rolly Crump began his Disney career in 1952 at the age of 22 as an 'In-Betweener' working in Animation. After working on such notable films as 'Peter Pan', '101 Dalmatians' and 'Sleeping Beauty', Rolly was selected by Walt Disney himself to join WED, present-day Walt Disney Imagineering to help with the design and construction of Disneyland. Join m…
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#005 Lost Disneyland Attraction 'Midget Autopia' in Marceline, Missouri
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Walt Disney Hometown Museum volunteer and Marceline resident Lee Hoover talks with me about the progress of the 'Midget Autopia' walking track. Lee shares a history of the Disneyland attraction 'Midget Autopia' that was famously relocated from its home at Disneyland to Marceline, Missouri as a gift from Walt Disney in 1966. The attraction remained …
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#004 Walt Disney Hometown Museum - Marceline, Missouri
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Join me for this insightful interview with Peter Whitehead, Creative Director of The Walt Disney Hometown Musuem in Marceline, Missouri. In this interview Peter discusses the origins of the museum and the future plans which keep him and Executive Director Kaye Malins busy throughout the year. You can learn more about the museum and start planning y…
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#003 'Walt Disney's Missouri' - Interview with Dan Viets
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My interview with author Dan Viets who co-authored the book 'Walt Disney's Missouri, a comprehensive and well researched volume that details Walt's life from his humble beginnings in Marceline to the start of his animation career in Kansas City. Dan is also president of 'Thank You Walt Disney', a non-profit which was established to save, preserve a…
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#002 'Eat Like Walt' - Interview with Marcy Carriker Smothers
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In this revealing interview I speak with radio personality and author Marcy Carriker Smothers about her book 'Eat Like Walt'. Marcy's book is a culinary treat for anyone who believes that food just tastes better at Disneyland. Her book offers not only a trip down memory lane for Disneyland history buffs, but also a remarkable collection of historic…
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Finding Walt Disney is a podcast dedicated to exploring the life and legacy of Walt Disney. Here you will find interviews with authors, historians and experts as well as many people who knew and worked with Walt and his brother Roy. We discuss everything from Walt's humble beginnings growing up on a farm in Marceline, Missouri to the beginnings of …
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