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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 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, […]

The Progress City Radio Hour – Episode 64 – A Progress City Christmas 2023!

The Progress City Radio Hour mulls the wine and sets out the relish tray for our 2023 Christmas episode! This year we’re hosting two very special historians and authors, Steven Vagnini and Foxx Nolte! We talk about their past, current, and future book projects, and take a look ahead at 2024. History, music, and […]

The Progress City Radio Hour – Episode 63 – Town Hall: Scott Hennesy, Part II

Former Imagineering Show Writer Scott Hennesy returns to the Radio Hour! In this episode Scott answers some lingering questions from last time before taking us to Tokyo to discuss his adventures there. From Juicy Lucy to Chandu, there’s a lot to talk about. Pack your duffle – it’s the Progress City Radio Hour!

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