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Fire Breathing Dragons!

Fire-breathing dragons rampage through the wilds of Walt Disney World. (Photo: Scott Girard)

Long-time listeners to the podcast might remember a really wonderful two–part interview we did several years ago with horticulturalist and Disney landscaper Scott Girard. During our talk, Scott mentioned how, back when Walt Disney World was being originally landscaped, topiaries were […]

The Progress City Radio Hour – Episode 68 – The Sherman Brothers!

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 […]

The Progress City Radio Hour – Episode 67 – Town Hall: Bob Holland, Part II

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 […]

The Progress City Radio Hour – Episode 66 – Boats!

The Progress City Radio Hour sets sail for a nautical exploration of one of Disney’s best features – its boats! Our salty tales include the life of Disney Legend Admiral Joe Fowler, the origin of Disney boat attractions at Arrow Development, a glimpse of life aboard a FriendShip launch, the creation of Disneyland’s Submarine […]

The Progress City Radio Hour – Episode 65 – Snow! Part II

Prentis Hale, Walt Disney, John Hench, and Tommy Walker

The Progress City Radio Hour returns to the slopes for more snowbound adventure! We have a wintry mix of tales including a trip to Switzerland with Walt to film on the slopes of the Matterhorn, a look at Disney’s involvement in the 1960 Winter Olympics, […]