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By Michael - March 31st, 2026
We’re back, and kicking off a new run of episodes with a fresh interview! This month, we return to our Town Hall for a chat with artist and Imagineer extraordinaire, Tim Kirk. Tim joins us to talk about his early Tolkien illustration work and his contributions to EPCOT classics such as Kitchen Kabaret, the […]
By Michael - December 23rd, 2025
Aloha! The Radio Hour is back with a look at some of Disney’s brushes with the cultures of the south seas. We’ll look at Walt’s voyages to Hawaii, the creation of his Enchanted Tiki Room, and the many delights of the Tahitian Terrace. Come closer so you may see what magic there is in […]
By Michael - May 1st, 2025
We’re back with a new episode! This time around we’re turning back the clock fifty years to the opening of the expanded Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. We take deep dives into the major new attractions which debuted in 1975 – Space Mountain, the WEDWay PeopleMover, and the Carousel of Progress. We […]
By Michael - June 18th, 2024
To honor the recent passing of Disney Legend Richard Sherman, this special episode of the Radio Hour is a tribute to the iconic and unforgettable Sherman Brothers. We’ll take a look at some of their lesser-known work, from their time before Disney to projects such as Tinpanorama and Summer Magic, to, yes, even SMASH […]
By Michael - May 21st, 2024
Ahoy! We continue our nautical theme on the Radio Hour with the return of former Imagineering and Disney Development Company exec Bob Holland! Bob joins us to talk about the early days of the Disney Cruise Line, from the shipyards of Italy to Castaway Cay. Set sail for new magic – it’s the Progress […]
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The Progress City Primer
 From the Progress City archives comes this collection of 33 tall tales and true from Disney history. Available in paperback, hardback, and ebook formats.
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