Disney In Depth

I had the great pleasure of getting to interview my podcast partner Matt McKim. We discuss his incredible 25 years with Disney Corp. as well as his father Disney Legend Sam McKim. We go into detail about the tribute, presentation and exhibit November 10 at The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana to honor what would have been Sam McKim's 100th birthday. This is a tribute that has never been seen before with props, original art, drawings...

Join Matt and I as we talk to the voices of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, Bill Rogers and Camille Dixon. What a fun podcast, Bill who started at Disneyland in 1991 and Camille in 2012 have absolutely been the soundtrack of our lives if you've visited either park. They continue to do announcements and other interesting work since they wrapped up their everyday duties at the parks last year. Join us for an in depth...

Matt and I caught up with the incredible Disney author Ken Bruce. We had such a blast talking about his amazing book "Before the Birds Sang Words" truly it was a labor of love for him, the book we all needed. 16 years of incredible research and writing, it shows, the detail that is captured by Bruce is phenomenal and should not be missed. This book should be read by everyone that's ever set foot in Disneyland, it&apo...

Join Matt McKim and I as we talk to the incredible Disney author and Historian Jeff Kurtti. Known as the leading authority of The Walt Disney Company and it's history he truly is the man that everyone goes to when they write their Disney books. We got to chat with him about so much but getting to talk to him about his friendship with The Sherman Brothers was truly the highlight, the influence they had on him as well as the las...

Matt and I got to talk to Terri about her illustrious career, what she has upcoming and her recent birthday party at the incredible Sushi Omakase in Gilroy with Robert Anderson and The Tribe. It's always so much fun talking with Terri and her infectious laugh, we always learn so much more about this amazing lady each time we talk. We were able to surprise her and bring on some friends to reminisce about memories and meeting Te...

Truly this episode is special, we are joined by Disney Legend Tom Nabbe. From his incredible start as a newsie at Disneyland, to his invitation into the park before it's opening with Danny Thomas, and finally being hired by Walt Disney himself to be Tom Sawyer. His career was truly epic with the company. We could talk to Tom for hours about the different turns and twists along his path that led him to Legendary status and hope...

We were lucky enough to catch up to the incredible Disney Historian and Author of such books as "Service with Character" "Toons at War" and "In the Service of the Red Cross: Walt Disney's Early Adventures" David Lesjak. He's also one of the most noted collector's of World War II Disney Memorabilia. Every time I'm able to talk to him he astounds me even more with what he has in his p...

Matt and I caught up with the multitalented Rick Farmiloe recently. Talk about a fun conversation, from his time as a Disney animator, sequence director to storyboard artist, Rick has been involved with so much he's what you would call a jack of all trades. We got to discuss his work on The Little Mermaid, being in charge of the development of Scuttle as well as Beauty and the Beast and the insights of how he created Lefou. Jo...

Matt and I talked to the daughter and granddaughter of Disney's First Lady of Imagineering, the Legendary Harriet Burns. We got to talk to them about Harriet's incredible start with Walt, what is was like in the mod shop, the amazing people she worked with and her incredible contributions to the Disney company. On a personal note Matt always said "Harriet was one of my favorite people, she never talked down to me, sh...

Matt and I were lucky enough to catch up to the extremely busy Chris Crump. Chris has not slowed down a bit since his retirement from Disney after an amazing 28 year career. We got to talk about his Legendary father Rolly Crump, the 64-65 World's Fair and so much more. Tune in for a very candid interview. You can catch up to Chris at Disney function's as well as Tiki Oasis. Chris also is selling copies of his father'...

Join us as we talk to the Disney Legend, Icon, true Gentleman, Floyd Norman. We look back on his over 50 years of an unparalleled, incredible career. The story's we were privileged enough to hear in this podcast are simply amazing, from his start in Santa Barbara to the day Walt Disney passed. So much to talk about we asked Floyd if he'd be willing to come back for a part two and he agreed. Can't wait. Enjoy everyone...

Join Matt and I as we talk to the legendary wood guru Raymond Kinman. From his start in Southern California as a struggling artist to master craftsman. If you've been to Disneyland you've seen his amazing work, from Indiana Jones ride, to Poohs Corner to his latest creation for The Disney Treehouse his work can be seen spotted all over the park. The way he brings his work to live is nothing short of stunning. Join us for ...

I was lucky enough to talk to the man that has had such an impact on my life, Kevin Fagan. From the time I was a youngster I've been reading his amazing comic strip Drabble, Kevin has such a way of connecting with his audience through his characters, you get the feeling they are a part of your family. Listening to him talk about his love of Disney, his comic strip and books as well as getting to celebrate 45 years of drawing D...

Jim Fanning specializes in Disney. In a career dedicated to celebrating and exploring the work and life of Walt Disney, as well as his collaborators and those who carry on his legacy, Jim has recounted the history of many areas of the wide world of Disney. He has such a wide variety of interests and hobbies that talking to him was such a joy, I learn so much from Jim every time we talk. Join us for one of my favorite podcasts and y...