The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
…
continue reading
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 ...
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 280 - The Future of Disney Films & TV
47:39
47:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:39
A detailed discussion of the future of Disney Films and TV. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
On this episode, John speaks with the screenwriter and novelist Jennifer Manocherian about building characters, planning stories, and the discoveries made while drafting.By John King
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 279 - The Future of Disneyland (2024)
43:59
43:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:59
A detailed discussion of the future of Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
On this episode, John speaks with the poet Tiffany Midge about the vibrant, often overlooked roles of humor and entertainment in poetry. They also talk about James Cameron's Aliens, popular culture as metaphor, and serial killers.By John King
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 278 - The Future of Disney California Adventure
38:06
38:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:06
A detailed discussion of the future of Disney California Adventure. DHI Video on California Adventure: https://youtu.be/zeRlWSPTgVU Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
A detailed discussion of the future of EPCOT and other areas of the Florida resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
On #636, John talks to Jeff Alessandrelli about his new novel, And Yet. They discusse the existentital torment of desire, the problem of overthinking the problem of overthinking, and the role of desire in literature, psychology, and history.By John King
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 276 - The Future of Hollywood Studios
18:32
18:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:32
A detailed discussion of the future of Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 275 - The Future of The Magic Kingdom
27:44
27:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:44
A detailed discussion of what's coming to The Magic Kingdom in the next five or six years. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
A detailed discussion of what's coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in the next three years. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCNH4T348ag&t Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
On this week's show, John talks to his friend Michael Wheaton about how to live in think in a media-saturated American life, which is the subject of his new book, Home Movies, available through Bunny Books.By John King
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
51
DHI 273 - D23 2024 - Why It Matters This Year
35:39
35:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:39
The business pressures facing the Disney Company that will shape the D23 event this year. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
351
DHI 272 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume Three
42:43
42:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:43
The story of how a retired Rear Admiral, who used to build aircraft carriers for the Navy, nearly brought swamp-style airboats to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
634: A Discussion of Jewel's A Night Without Armor (with Rachael Tillman & Samantha Nickerson)
1:17:08
1:17:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:17:08
On this week's episode, Rachel Tillman, Samantha Nickerson, and John King join the nocturnal jousting in a conversation about Jewel's A Night Without Armor. This is a taste of what will be coming to my Patreon content, once I launch a Patreon page for this podcast.By John King
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 272 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume Two
43:27
43:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:27
The story of the most infamous memo in the history of the Disney Company. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
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.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 271 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume One
43:13
43:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:13
Three Disney Legends, a nuclear mishap, and the Arctic Circle - a lost story of vintage Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
632: A Discussion of Nicholson Baker's The Anthologist with Rachael Tillman!
1:30:40
1:30:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:30:40
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
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Replay: Episode 295 with Charles Simic & Richard Blanco!5
52:47
52:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:47
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
…
continue reading
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
…
continue reading
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 268 - The Disney Update - The Ins-and-Outs of Lightning Lane 2.0
39:24
39:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:24
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
630: Juli Min, interviewed by Samantha Nickerson!
53:45
53:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:45
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
…
continue reading
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
629: Li-Young Lee (interviewed by Chrissy Kolaya)!
56:04
56:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:04
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.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 266 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Four
32:22
32:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:22
The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Four Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
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.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 265 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Three
29:14
29:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:14
The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 264 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Two
36:35
36:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:35
The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
626: Ian Patterson, interviewed by Chelsea Alice (Redux)!
1:07:02
1:07:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:02
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 263 - The History of Fantasmic - Part One
41:26
41:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:26
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
…
continue reading
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 262 - Before the Birds Sang Words with Ken Bruce
1:08:43
1:08:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:43
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
…
continue reading
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.…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Replay: Episode 278 with Brittany Perham
1:10:57
1:10:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:10:57
Thanks to Brian Salmons for bumpering this replay episode.By John King
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 260 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Ten
39:51
39:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:51
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
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 259 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Nine
32:44
32:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:44
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
…
continue reading
In this week’s show, John talks with prose writer Michael Korda about telling the historical stories of the poets of World War I.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 258 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Eight
32:56
32:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:56
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
…
continue reading
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 257 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Seven
38:11
38:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:11
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
620: A Discussion of Asteroid City, with Jared Silvia!
1:05:42
1:05:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:42
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
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 256 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Part Two
42:29
42:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:29
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
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
DHI 255 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Disney World Is About To Expand
54:34
54:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:34
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.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
618: A Book Discussion of Kenneth Patchen's Memoirs of a Shy Pornographer, with Nick Georgoudiou!
45:06
45:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:06
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
…
continue reading