Best WALT FM Podcasts (2024)

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WD-FM Museum Musings (November 2024) 37:21

6h ago37:21

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On this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum and a recap of our recent program about our new special exhibition Directing at Disney. The theme of this month's Collections Clash is the color blue. 💙 Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.…

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Core Memories of Inside Out 2 (2024) with Executive Producers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera 53:02

3M ago53:02

53:02

On this special episode of WD-FM, virtually relive the magic of Disney and Pixar’s newest film Inside Out 2, from the recent talk Executive Producers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera gave at the museum. Listen through to the end to hear a sneak peek about our next exhibition! 🎥By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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WD-FM Museum Musings (June 2024) 25:17

5M ago25:17

25:17

On this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The theme of this month's Collections Clash is summer fun. ☀️ Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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WD-FM Museum Musings (May 2024) 27:47

6M ago27:47

27:47

This month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode is "fresh as a daisy." Join Chris and Bri as they "stop and smell the roses" of what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The theme of this month's Collections Clash is flowers and trees. 💐🌳 Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (March 2024) Interview with Junior Conservator Katherine Langdon 48:33

7M ago48:33

48:33

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they interview Junior Conservator Katherine Langdon about a recent conservation treatment in the museum galleries. For this month's Collections Clash, the theme is green. 💚 Head to our Instagram Story to green-light your favorite objects presented.…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (February 2024) 35:07

9M ago35:07

35:07

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they celebrate Lunar New Year with their favorite Disney dragons and hear clips from an archived interview with Disney animator Ron Husband. For this month's Collections Clash, the theme is love. ❤️ Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (January 2024) 40:03

10M ago40:03

40:03

This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the new year by rounding up important January Disney history anniversaries and other upcoming events at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Then, they face off in a Collections Clash with three of their favorite objects that represent resolutions made throughout Walt's life. 🎉 Cast your votes for your favorit…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (December 2023) 40:05

11M ago40:05

40:05

This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the debut of Christmas with Walt Disney on Disney+ with some of their favorite moments from the film, then face off in the final Collections Clash of 2023 with three of their favorite objects that feature the color red. ❤️ Vote for your favorite objects via our Instagram Stories today.…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (November 2023) 29:06

12M ago29:06

29:06

This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the 95th anniversary of the debut of Mickey and Minnie Mouse and ✈️travel🧳 through the galleries for this month's Collections Clash. Bri and Chris face off with three of their favorite objects that celebrate Walt's travels throughout his lifetime. Vote for your favorite objects via our Instagram Stories …

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WD-FM Museum Musings (October 2023) 29:39

1y ago29:39

29:39

We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company with a special episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast! Bri and Chris share their own magical Disney memories and face off in a 100th anniversary themed Collections Clash. The hosts pick their favorite objects in the museum that celebrate the start of somet…

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Bill Farmer and Guide Dogs for the Blind Program Recap 48:18

1y ago48:18

48:18

On this special episode of WD-FM, Chris and Bri share highlights from a recent program featuring Disney Legend Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy and Pluto, and special guests from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Bri and Chris then interview Guide Dogs for the Blind President and CEO Christine Benninger about the mission of the organization and the importan…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (September 2023) 37:36

1y ago37:36

37:36

🎙️ Say "cheese!" Join us for a new episode of WD-FM as Chris and Bri talk about their favorite Disney elephants in celebration of World Elephant Day, share museum updates, then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight their favorite cameras and photographs in the museum's collection. 📸 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on y…

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Walt Disney's South America Tour 19:10

1y ago19:10

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“Saludos amigos, a fond greeting to you!" Join us as Bri and Chris take a closer look at Walt’s 1941 South America Goodwill Tour and the resulting films Saludos Amigos (1943) and The Three Caballeros (1945) in the newest episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast. Learn more about how this timeframe was the "toughest period" o…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (August 2023) 30:54

1y ago30:54

30:54

🎙️Time for a new episode of WD-FM! Join us as Chris and Bri talk about the recent Haunted Mansion anniversary, share museum updates, then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight objects in the museum's collection that showcase Walt's love of (non-Disney Cats & Dogs-related) animals. 🐭 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on y…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (July 2023) 25:55

1+ y ago25:55

25:55

It's time for a 4th of July edition of WD-FM's Museum Musings! Chris and Bri share museum updates and then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight objects in the museum's collection that showcase Walt's love of his country. 🇺🇸 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects.…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (June 2023) 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

27:01

This month on WD-FM it is raining Cats & Dogs! 🐱🐶 Chris and Bri share museum updates including the announcement of our next special exhibition Disney Cats & Dogs opening June 24, 2023. Then, they face off in a Character Clash where they highlight some of the notable felines and canines from the new exhibition, and share several of their favorites t…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (May 2023) 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

33:01

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they discuss this month's museum updates and a brand-new Collections Clash where they face off with some "small" talk for this month's topic of miniatures. Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite miniatures chosen.…

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Bambi (1942) 36:14

1+ y ago36:14

36:14

Take a closer look at a film near and "deer" to our hearts, Bambi (1942), in the newest episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast. Hear audio from Walt Disney, Ollie Johnston, Mel Shaw, and Marc Davis as they share their experiences working on the film.By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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Interview with Author Natasha Yim 24:33

1+ y ago24:33

24:33

On this bonus episode of WD-FM, hear Chris and Bri interview author Natasha Yim ahead of her upcoming In-Person Storytime program at The Walt Disney Family Museum. In this interview, Natasha shares the origin of her passion for children's stories; revisits her previous work, Mulan's Lunar New Year; and discusses her most recent release, Disney/Pixa…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (April 2023) 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

30:27

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they discuss this month's museum updates and a brand-new Collections Clash where they roll out the red carpet and present their favorite awards on display at The Walt Disney Family Museum. 🏆 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite awards chosen.…

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Dumbo (1941) 19:14

1+ y ago19:14

19:14

Soar to new heights in our newest WD-FM podcast episode. Join Chris and Bri as they take a closer look at the 1941 animated feature film Dumbo. Explore the film's inception, the surprising story of Dumbo's Time magazine cover that never happened, and hear how Walt himself felt about the film.By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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WD-FM Museum Musings (March 2023) 33:42

1+ y ago33:42

33:42

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they discuss important women in Disney history for International Women's Day, Walt's connection to Ireland for St. Patricks Day, and a brand-new Collections Clash where they compare different objects that represent this month's topic of horses. 🎠 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmu…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (February 2023) 35:23

2y ago35:23

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For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri for a brand-new Collections Clash where they compare different objects that represent this month's topic of love. ❤️ Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects presented.By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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The Reluctant Dragon (1941) 17:50

2y ago17:50

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On this new episode of WD-FM, take a closer look at the fourth Disney feature film, The Reluctant Dragon. Chris and Bri discuss how the film was developed, its critical reception and box office performance, and some notable Easter eggs spotted in the film.By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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WD-FM Museum Musings (January 2023) 27:12

2y ago27:12

27:12

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri for a new Collections Clash where they debate the best features of the museum's famous Disneyland model, "Disneyland of Walt's imagination." Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote for your favorite parts of the Disneyland model.…

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Interview with the Women of Walt Disney Imagineering (Part 2) 41:20

2y ago41:20

41:20

On October 29, 2022, we held a special talk with women who made an indelible impact on some of Walt Disney Imagineering's most iconic and enduring projects. On part two of this special two-part episode of WD-FM, hear the stories of Elisabete (Eli) Minceff Erlandson and Tori Atencio McCullough—two contributing authors of Women of Walt Disney Imagine…

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Interview with the Women of Walt Disney Imagineering (Part 1) 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

On October 29, 2022, we held a special talk with women who made an indelible impact on some of Walt Disney Imagineering's most iconic and enduring projects. On part one of this special two-part episode of WD-FM, hear the stories of Peggie Farriss and Kathy Rogers—two contributing authors of Women of Walt Disney Imagineering. Peggie Fariss began her…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (December 2022) 20:32

2y ago20:32

20:32

For December's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri for a new Collections Clash with the theme of gifts. In Collections Clash, our hosts choose three objects featured in The Walt Disney Family Museum galleries in that episode's theme and face off. Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote for your favorite objects. 📺 Watch the vide…

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Interview with Disneyland Guest Relations Expert Sandi Baldwin 40:52

2y ago40:52

40:52

On this special episode of WD-FM, hear from Disneyland Guest Relations expert Sandi Baldwin about how she researched the distinctive costumes for the Disneyland VIP Tour Guides. On October 22, 2022, Baldwin presented an in-person program at the museum entitled, A Journey Through Time: Disneyland’s VIP Tour Guide Costumes, 1955–Present.…

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Fantasia (1940) 40:25

2y ago40:25

40:25

Fantasia released in theaters on November 13, 1940. In celebration of its anniversary, Chris and Bri, co-hosts of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast, take a deep dive into the film's production, legacy, and groundbreaking techniques. Hear never before heard interview from Walt describing the process of interpreting music into ani…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (November 2022) 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

Welcome back to WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast! Join Chris and Bri as they face off in our first ever Collections Clash. The first topic for this brand-new segment is Innovation. Can you guess what objects from the museum our hosts chose to best illustrate innovation?By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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Interview with Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta 37:23

3y ago37:23

37:23

Join Bri and Chris on the newest episode of WD-FM Museum Musings as they share upcoming museum programs and share some of their favorite Disney topics. In celebration of the premiere of Muppets Haunted Mansion on Disney+, join Muppet Performers Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta—the hands and voices behind The Great Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn—in this …

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WD-FM Museum Musings (September 2021) 16:40

3y ago16:40

16:40

Join Bri and Chris on the newest episode of WD-FM Museum Musings as they share upcoming museum programs and share some of their favorite Disney topics.By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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WD-FM Museum Musings (August 2021) 19:37

3y ago19:37

19:37

Join Bri and Chris on the newest episode of WD-FM Museum Musings as they share upcoming museum programs and share some of their favorite Disney memories.

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WD-FM Museum Musings (June 2021) 39:59

3+ y ago39:59

39:59

Time for this month's WD-FM Museum Musings! Hear Chris and Bri discuss upcoming important dates in Disney history and upcoming museum events. Director of Events, Carla Flores, and Senior Group Engagement Coordinator Kate Nickles join the podcast to discuss virtual events and venue rental opportunities available at The Walt Disney Family Museum.…

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Veteran's Voices: Painted Realities 47:32

3+ y ago47:32

47:32

The Walt Disney Family Museum debuted our fifth Community Access Exhibition, Veterans’ Voices: Painted Realities, featuring original artworks by U.S. military veterans. Hear from exhibition co-curator Antonia Dapena-Tretter and Veterans Alley founder Amos Gregory about how this exhibition came together, the challenges of the past year, and the impo…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (May 2021) 42:12

3+ y ago42:12

42:12

Time for this month's WD-FM Museum Musings! Hear Chris and Bri discuss upcoming important dates in Disney history, ways to prioritize your mental health like Walt during Mental Health Awareness Month, and Asian American artists that worked at The Walt Disney Studios during Walt's lifetime. Director of Exhibitions and Collections Marina Villar Delga…

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Pinocchio (1940) 54:45

3+ y ago54:45

54:45

Wish upon a star with WD-FM as Chris and Bri take a deep dive into Walt Disney's second animated feature film, Pinocchio (1940). An epic of animated cinema, Pinocchio is full of moments of artistic beauty and fun entertainment. Learn how this film was developed and some fun facts about the technology used to bring the film to life.…

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WD-FM Museum Musings (April 2021) 43:11

3+ y ago43:11

43:11

Enjoy a new episode of our monthly WD-FM Museum Musings where you can catch up with Chris and Bri on upcoming events, programs, and more on our upcoming virtual exhibition, Conserving the Magic of Our Planet: A Virtual Community Art Exhibition. Stay for a special interview with Director of Education Travis Lacina about the difference between worksh…

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The Walt Disney Studios and World War II 1:04:20

3+ y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Fall in with WD-FM as we explore the history behind our newest special exhibition, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II. Hear excerpts of interviews with Exhibition Curator Kent Ramsey, Director of Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado, and Exhibitions Assistant Kaitlin Buickel to hear how they helped to bring this unique exhibition to the public. …

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WD-FM Museum Musings (March 2021) 26:55

3+ y ago26:55

26:55

Join Bri and Chris for this month's Museum Musings episode of the WD-FM Podcast, and stay for an interview with Executive Director Kirsten Komoroske discussing the museum's upcoming reopening. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the video version on our YouTube channel.By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 52:38

3+ y ago52:38

52:38

Jump into the storybook with us as the WD-FM podcast takes a deep dive into the creation of Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This groundbreaking film redefined animation and entertainment for families around the world. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. A video version with closed captioning is …

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WD-FM Museum Musings (February 2021) 40:01

4y ago40:01

40:01

We are excited to present our revamped WD-FM podcast! Join Bri and new co-host Chris for our first Museum Musings episode, featuring museum updates, upcoming programs, and an interview with our Public Programs Manager Tracie Timmer. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the video version on our YouTube channel. Stay tuned for our Deep Dive…

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International Podcast Day: Sound Innovation 26:59

4y ago26:59

26:59

In honor of International Podcast Day we are celebrating Walt's innovation with sound. Much as podcasts have become a way to reinvent storytelling for the auditory medium, Walt sought to do the same with sound. Explore some of the innovative ways Walt reinvented the wheel, using sound to further expand the art of storytelling. The Walt Disney Famil…

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Memories from the Children of the Nine Old Men 1:31:49

4+ y ago1:31:49

1:31:49

Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men were some of the most talented artists at The Walt Disney Studios during Walt’s lifetime. However, their unique genius was not confined to their animator’s desks; the sincerity in their work was often inspired by their own families and the people that surrounded them. Moderated by curator Don Hahn, this special talk—which…

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Conversation with The Walt Disney Family Museum's Collection Team 29:31

5y ago29:31

29:31

Join us for a conversation with our Collections team and hear about their unique jobs and the fascinating challenges they face when working with the objects in our collection. Featured is our Senior Registrar Jamie O'Keefe, Conservators Martin Salazar and Tonja Morris, and Preparators Ryan Mortensen and Maureen Shields.…

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The Silly Symphonies 32:05

5y ago32:05

32:05

In this episode we explore the Silly Symphonies, Walt’s musical series of shorts that changed the landscape of animation as an art form forever. The Silly Symphonies, beginning with The Skeleton Dance, eventually grew to 75 total shorts between 1929 and 1939, produced and released concurrently with Mickey Mouse cartoons. The Silly Symphonies were a…

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Mickey Mouse 46:17

5y ago46:17

46:17

Even after decades of success, Walt Disney always wanted the world to remember that his entertainment empire was “all started by a mouse.” This episode chronicles Mickey’s influence on art and entertainment over the past nine decades and tells the story of his origin, rise to fame, and enduring world-wide appeal. The Walt Disney Family is presentin…

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D23 Expo Interviews with Bret Iwan and Eric Goldberg 23:41

5y ago23:41

23:41

Hear from the voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, and legendary animator and director, Eric Goldberg from the 2019 D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA.By The Walt Disney Family Museum

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Losing Oswald the Lucky Rabbit 22:48

5+ y ago22:48

22:48

Walt’s first venture into the all cartoon medium started with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. From 1927 to 1928 Walt and his team would produce 26 Oswald shorts and by March of 1928 the character and half of Walt’s animators would be taken away by distributor, Charles Mintz. Learn about Oswald's early beginnings and his eventual return to The Walt Disney …

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