The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
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We’re from the government; we’re here to help you! It’s true, ask the millions of people across the country who have been touched by government services that gave them a ride to the supermarket, or got them a library book, or built them a house, or gave them a new suit for a job interview. Because all of those services are provided by your government every day in every state, county, and town, it’s all because Good Government provides good services and creates good projects for Americans. Th ...
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Join author John King for eclectic interviews with writers from a variety of genres, including fiction writing, poetry, memoirs, and journalism. From literature to genre writing to the movies, all writing is up for discussion. In particular, The Drunken Odyssey features discussion of all aspects of the writing process—not just the published manuscript, pristinely presented to the entire literate world, but also the scrawled notes and tortured drafts that lead writers there. In long-form inte ...
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On this week’s show John speaks with Todd James Pierce about Larry Watkin and his history with Walt Disney as a novelist, screenwriter, and producer. They explore the 1940s to the 1960s of Watkin’s career and the common themes present throughout his risky live-action Disney projects such as Darby O’Gill, Robin Hood, and Treasure Island. Todd James …
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On this week’s show John speaks with Todd James Pierce about Larry Watkin and his history with Walt Disney as a novelist, screenwriter, and producer. They explore the 1940s to the 1960s of Watkin’s career and the common themes present throughout his risky live-action Disney projects such as Darby O’Gill, Robin Hood, and Treasure Island.…
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DHI 272 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume Two
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The story of he most infamous memo in the history of the Disney Company. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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Update: Clean Water Gets Cleaner in the Florida Keys
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You think of the Florida Keys, you think about clean blue water, great fishing, great swimming and diving and tropical drinks at sunset. However, some of the waters, the many canals where houses were built, were polluted with not enough water flow and were poorly constructed. Now a program is in place to clean up these canals one by one. On our fir…
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DHI 271 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume One
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Three Disney Legends, a nuclear mishap, and the Arctic Circle - a lost story of vintage Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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In this week’s episode, Rachael Tillman and I break some standards of academia as we discuss the poetry insights of Paul Chowder, the narrator of Nicholson Baker’s 2009 comic novel, The Anthologist. Since this is novel is a novel and not, strictly speaking a craft book or a scholarly treatise, we shouldn’t be treating this novel like either of thos…
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632: A Discussion of Nicholson Baker's The Anthologist with Rachael Tillman!
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In this week's episode, Rachael Tillman and I break some standards of academia as we discuss the poetry insights of Paul Chowder, the narrator of Nicholson Baker's 2009 comic novel, The Anthologist.By John King
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Great Weather, Great Beaches, and Good Neighbors with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria
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Mayor Todd Gloria presides over one of the best places in the USA, best if you like near perfect warm weather year ‘round. With Mexico as a neighbor Mayor Todd has a practical and personal relationship with the immigration and border issue. He deals with it every day, and he says what you might hear and see on TV is not often reality. Listen to him…
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In this update, we cover: - Disney Theatrical, with Inside Out 2 and Deadpool 3 - Troubles with Streaming - Dreams that Soar at Disney Springs - A Roundup of Changes to the Disney Parks Link to Disney Summer Update Video: youtu.be/rpRLfuZM9dI?si=Gg7BzrzCEyWROs0q Link to Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…
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On this week’s program, I talk to Charles Simic about James Tate, Kansas surrealism, humor in poetry, and embracing the unconscious, Photo by Richard Drew. plus I talk to Richard Blanco about the accidents that turn us into artists, the grind of editing, and the joys of finding new forms and challenges. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Be sure to check out th…
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Replay: Episode 295 with Charles Simic & Richard Blanco!5
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On this replay episode, I talk to the late Charles Simic about James Tate, Kansas surrealism, humor in poetry, and embracing the unconscious, plus I talk to Richard Blanco about the accidents that turn us into artists, the grind of editing, and the joys of finding new forms and challenges.By John King
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A tough start in Oakland for Mayor Sheng Thao
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Oakland has always been in the shadow of it’s across the bay neighbor, San Francisco, but a new mayor is working on changing that and improving how the city operates and is perceived. Crime and homelessness are problems, but Mayor Sheng Thao is working on that. Just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a Ci…
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Design highlights, ride strategies, and the problems. Everything you need to know about Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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On this week’s show John talks to Blake Sanz, author of The Boundaries of Their Dwelling, about the intertwining short stories within the book and the journeys of emotional vulnerability, writing as a grad student, and wooden planks reminiscent of Theseus.By John King
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The Reluctant Politician Promotes Good Government
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Shawn Milnes didn’t start out wanting to be in government and while he served as a county commissioner, he still can be a government critic, just like how he started out. Thinking he could do better, he ran for office, won an election but now serves Northern Utah on a commission that represents government to the business community. He says his back…
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DHI 268 - The Disney Update - The Ins-and-Outs of Lightning Lane 2.0
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Goodbye Genie+. Here are the ins-and-outs of the just announced Lightning Lane 2.0 project, as well as what its announcement reveals about the state of the Florida resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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630: Juli Min, interviewed by Samantha Nickerson!
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On this week's show, Samantha Nickerson talks to Juli Min about reverse-chronology narratives and the captivation of surprises in following characters over decades.By John King
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Our monthly update for the Disney Company - June 2024 In this episode: - The Transformative Success of Inside Out 2 - New Projects at Disney World - A Tribute to Richard Sherman Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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629: Li-Young Lee (interviewed by Chrissy Kolaya)!
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On this week’s show Chrissy Kolaya talks to Li-Young Lee about his latest collection of poems, The Invention of the Darling. Together they explore the rooms of poetry, the systems of the human imagination, and the voice of angels.
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Housing, Hockey, & Leadership with Mary Jo McGuire
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Hockey player Mary Jo McGuire is also the county commissioner in Ramsey Co, Minnesota. She is also the current president of the National Association of Counties. In the meantime, she champions affordable housing, loves to dine at local ethnic restaurants and for fun cross country skis. Busy lady. Listen to how she manages it all. Thanks to our spon…
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DHI 266 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Four
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The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Four Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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On this week’s show, John King talks to the novelist Kent Wascom about the continuation of the Woolsack legacy in his new novel, The Great State of West Florida. We discuss the vibrantly chaos of Florida, the postmodern pulp possibilities of the western genre, and the importance of a great book cover.…
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DHI 265 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Three
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The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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On this week’s show, Johnj talk to the poet David McLoghlin about his newest collection of poems, Crash Centre, and history, religion, rugby, boarding school, trauma, and exiting the comforts of metaphor.By John King
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Apples, Wine and Winston Churchill with Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney
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Yakima Washington County Commissioner Amanda McKinney is a force, she is and she talks and more important she listens. And, being from Washington, she knows her apples and wine, so listen to how you can get the best from Washington in your pie. Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Produ…
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DHI 264 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Two
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The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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626: Ian Patterson, interviewed by Chelsea Alice (Redux)!
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Chelsea Alice interviewed Ian Patterson back on episode 589, but they had much more to talk about, so here is another round of frank, literary conversation, this time about translating Charles Fourier and Patterson's original poetry as well.By John King
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DHI 263 - The History of Fantasmic - Part One
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The history of Fantasmic, including a full description of the never-built river show designed for Disneyland and based on the Haunted Mansion. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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In this week’s show, John talks with Daniel Handler about the absurd fun of stress-testing reality, the joys of listening to Sun Ra & Prince, the efficacy of writing on ordinary writing pads, and the importance of waiting for the good stuff to come to us as writers.By John King
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From the Hills, Good Government in Tuolumne County with Jaron Brandon
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Jaron Brandon is Tuolumne County (CA) Supervisor. Housing is an issue that got him involved in politics back in his home county. He has continued to work to create affordable housing and sees housing as an issue that effects almost every other aspect of life. Listen to how he is hoping to improve conditions. Executive Producers: David Martin, David…
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DHI 262 - Before the Birds Sang Words with Ken Bruce
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The story of Walt Disney and the Enchanted Tiki Room, with author Ken Bruce. Link to Amazon for BEFORE THE BIRDS SANG WORDS by Ken Bruce - https://amzn.to/3WQ9vWy Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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After discussing World War I with Michael Korda on episode 622, this week I speak with Ann Hood about her newest novel, The Stolen Child, which features a storyline about artists during World War I. During this interview, I may have defended IHOP perhaps too strenuously. Talking with Ann was, as always, charming.…
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Our monthly update for the Disney Company - May 2024 In this episode: - Disneyland Forward - 1900 Park Fare Reopens - Problems with Sassagoula Boats - Preparation for Drone Show at Disney Springs - Discounts at EET - Opening Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure - Smellephants on Parade Opens Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…
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Replay: Episode 278 with Brittany Perham
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Thanks to Brian Salmons for bumpering this replay episode.By John King
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The Mothman Lives in West Virginia, check the red eyes...
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Something Weird in Mason County, WV Stop into Mason County and see the Mothman, ok maybe not the real Mothman, but his eight-foot high statue. It’s in downtown Point Pleasant, WV and it’s a local legend and it’s weird, as County Commissioner Rick Handley explains. Ok it’s not Rosewell UFO crash site, weird, but it’s part of the local color of Mason…
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DHI 260 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Ten
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Ten - The End of the Story. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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In this week’s show, John talks with Nicholson Baker about the potential sorrows of writing, the drive to discover joy, and the need to explore other creative endeavors besides writing.
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DHI 259 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Nine
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Nine - The Premiere of Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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In this week’s show, John talks with prose writer Michael Korda about telling the historical stories of the poets of World War I.
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Meet Fred Davis of Tucker County, West Virginia. His campaign strategy involved lottery tickets and beer. He’s a real character on government and he’s a real as they come. So what makes him good, he listens… just listen. Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, Davi…
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DHI 258 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Eight
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Episode Description: The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Eight - Finishing and Promoting Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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In this week’s show, John talks with Tyler Mills about her extraordinary multimedia memoir, a poetic people’s history of America’s secretive relationship to the atomic bomb.By John King
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DHI 257 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Seven
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Seven - The filming of Darby O'Gill. DHI Video: Construction Update for Disney World and Disneyland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-jo1vIYD4Q&t=1s Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…
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620: A Discussion of Asteroid City, with Jared Silvia!
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In this week’s show, John talks with Jared Silvia about the 2023 film, Asteroid City, and look at how Wes Anderson and co-writer Roman Coppola counterbalances surges of emotion with layers of artifice, which is a mixed metaphor, we know.By John King
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Taxes are FUN, Just ask the IRS (A Conversation with IRS Program Analyst Kristen Deazeley)
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Paying taxes sucks. We all know that. But the IRS doesn’t see it that way. In truth, the IRS expects us all to pay our taxes, but they really only want us to pay what we owe, no more, no less. And the IRS really will help you pay the correct amount. Kristien Deazeley of the IRS explains. GoodGovernmentShow.com IRS.gov/help Thanks to our sponsors: N…
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DHI 256 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Part Two
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Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 - Part Two In this episode: * An Avatar Land comes to Disneyland * Disneyland Forward * Beyond Big Thunder Begins * The Battle for the Disney Board * New Directions at Marvel Studios Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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In this week’s show, John talks with Jessie Red Marshall about her extraordinary short story collection, Women! In! Peril! The topics discussed include how story collections are like mixtapes, how thematic unity occurs brilliantly by accident, and how the interesting questions to ask ourselves in writing fiction is often what about ourselves, as wr…
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Don’t lock ‘em up, heal them up... Jim Cavanaugh is a county commissioner in Douglas County, Nebraska. Out in Omaha his passion project is making sure people who need mental health assistance aren’t just tossed in jail. He says not only does it not get them the care they need, but it simply costs more. So listen to his solutions and where to get a …
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DHI 255 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Disney World Is About To Expand
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Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 In this episode, stories that point to the coming expansion of Disney World: * A settlement clears the way for Disney to work with the State of Florida * Permits reveal large work about to start at Animal Kingdom * And the battle for the Disney board Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.…
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618: A Book Discussion of Kenneth Patchen's Memoirs of a Shy Pornographer, with Nick Georgoudiou!
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In this week’s show, John and Nick Georgoudiou discuss Kenneth Patchen's surreal postmodern novel, Memoirs of a Shy Pornographer, before a small crowd gathered at the Kerouac Project of Orlando.By John King
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