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**Disney History Institute Podcast**

The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.

Latest Episodes:

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-Two Nov 17, 2025

Show notes

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Two.

Bandcamp subscriptions:

dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Making Mary Poppins (book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

Event Links:

Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349

December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/events/2025/12

December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce

December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-One Nov 10, 2025

Show notes

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-One.

Bandcamp subscriptions:

dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Making Mary Poppins (book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

Event Links:

Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349

December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/events/2025/12

December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce

December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty.

Bandcamp subscriptions:

dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Making Mary Poppins (book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

Event Links:

Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349

December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: https://booksoup.com/events/2025/12

December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce

December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

DHI 323 - Background Artist with Karen Fang Oct 27, 2025

Show notes

Tyrus Wong was the artist who shaped the environmental presentation of Bambi, relying on the influence of Chinese traditions in painting. A reading from a biography of his life, Background Artist, and a discussion with its author, Karen Fang

Link to Karen Fang's book on Tyrus Wong: https://amzn.to/4qp2wjX

Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 322 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Three Oct 20, 2025

Show notes

In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Volume Three.

Bandcamp Subscriptions:

dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Making Mary Poppins (pre-order book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

DHI 321 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part Two Oct 13, 2025

Show notes

Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode:

- Updates to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT - Opening Timeline for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with The Muppets - Updates on Rivers of America Construction - Updates on Zootopia: Better Zoogether - Permit Updates for Disneyland Forward - Price Increases at the Parks (and Ways to Save) - And More

Bandcamp subscription: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 320 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part One Oct 06, 2025

Show notes

Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode:

- Unusual trademark battles over Mickey Mouse - How the Jimmy Kimmel Live issue changed the near future of the Disney Company - Disney food programs to help those in need

Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nineteen Sep 29, 2025

Show notes

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nineteen.

Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eighteen Sep 22, 2025

Show notes

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eighteen.

Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com