Stay ConnectedConnecting with Walt is a podcast focusing on the life and creations of Walt Disney. Episodes include the history of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney movies, and more! Hosted by Michael Bowling and Tom Bell, the show is a tribute to the man who made it all happen, Walt Disney, and his brother, Roy.
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In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the importance of Walt's Model Shop and the impact Fred Joerger, Harriet Burns, and Wathel Rogers had on it.
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Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti
The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 44: Walt’s Model Shop
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We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers by Molly McCormack for AllEars
The Early Days of Audio-Animatronics by Keith Gluck for The Walt Disney Family Museum
Walt Disney Legend Fred Joerger: D23.com
Fred Joerger Obituary – Los Angeles Times Archives
Fred Joerger Obituary – Washington Post (May be behind a paywall)
Disney’s Master of Illusion Fred Joerger, University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering
Harriet Burns Official Website
Disney Legend Wathel Rogers, D23.com
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In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their discussion of Milt Kahl's life and the characters he brought to life!
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In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss one of Walt Disney's brashest Nine Old Men - Milt Kahl.
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Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John Canemaker
The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas Deja
Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles Solomon
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Milt Kahl: Master Puppeteer by Tracie Timmer for the Walt Disney Family Museum
Career Highlights: Milt Kahl by Eli Sanza for Entertainment Junkie Blog
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Disney Family Album: Milt Kahl (Sam’s Disney Diary)
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In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their dive into the history of
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In this episode, Michael and Craig dive into the history of The Living Seas pavilion at EPCOT, what it could've been, what it became, and its legacy.
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In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss their favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios and live-action films along with their favorite shorts!
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In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo once again return to the history of Walt Disney's animated classic - Bambi.
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In this episode, Michael is joined by special guest Trish to discuss some of the recent presentations he's experienced at the Walt Disney Family Museum!
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In this episode from the archives, Michael discusses Disneyland moving into the 1970s and beyond after the passing of Walt Disney.
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In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by author Dave Bossert to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas to coincide with the release of Dave's visual companion!
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