Disney In Depth

Matt and I caught up with the multitalented Rick Farmiloe recently. Talk about a fun conversation, from his time as a Disney animator, sequence director to storyboard artist, Rick has been involved with so much he's what you would call a jack of all trades. We got to discuss his work on The Little Mermaid, being in charge of the development of Scuttle as well as Beauty and the Beast and the insights of how he created Lefou. Join us for an in-depth conversation, including a sneak peek at what he has coming up. Rick is also available for commission work at [email protected], you definitely need to add a piece of his extraordinary work to your collection.

Matt and I talked to the daughter and granddaughter of Disney's First Lady of Imagineering, the Legendary Harriet Burns. We got to talk to them about Harriet's incredible start with Walt, what is was like in the mod shop, the amazing people she worked with and her incredible contributions to the Disney company. On a personal note Matt always said "Harriet was one of my favorite people, she never talked down to me, she always talked to me and I appreciated that so much." The most touching moment in this podcast was Haley talking about "Pop" the great Blaine Gibson who Harriet spent a great deal of time with before her passing. Tune in for what was truly a memorable podcast with two amazing ladies. 

Matt and I were lucky enough to catch up to the extremely busy Chris Crump. Chris has not slowed down a bit since his retirement from Disney after an amazing 28 year career. We got to talk about his Legendary father Rolly Crump, the 64-65 World's Fair and so much more. Tune in for a very candid interview. You can catch up to Chris at Disney function's as well as Tiki Oasis. Chris also is selling copies of his father's last book "The Great Crump Presents His Magic" available through Baby Tattoo, hurry while supplies last. 

Join us as we talk to the Disney Legend, Icon, true Gentleman, Floyd Norman. We look back on his over 50 years of an unparalleled, incredible career. The story's we were privileged enough to hear in this podcast are simply amazing, from his start in Santa Barbara to the day Walt Disney passed. So much to talk about we asked Floyd if he'd be willing to come back for a part two and he agreed. Can't wait. Enjoy everyone. 

Join Matt and I as we talk to the legendary wood guru Raymond Kinman. From his start in Southern California as a struggling artist to master craftsman. If you've been to Disneyland you've seen his amazing work, from Indiana Jones ride, to Poohs Corner to his latest creation for The Disney Treehouse his work can be seen spotted all over the park. The way he brings his work to live is nothing short of stunning. Join us for part one of our very candid conversation with the man destined to be a Disney Legend. 

I was lucky enough to talk to the man that has had such an impact on my life, Kevin Fagan. From the time I was a youngster I've been reading his amazing comic strip Drabble, Kevin has such a way of connecting with his audience through his characters, you get the feeling they are a part of your family. Listening to him talk about his love of Disney, his comic strip and books as well as getting to celebrate 45 years of drawing Drabble was truly an honor for me.  He brought back all the memories for me as a child sitting down at the kitchen table with my parents and my dad giving me the comics section to read on a Sunday morning. Join me as I talk to the incredible Kevin Fagan. 

Had the pleasure of talking to Academy Award & Emmy Award Winning author, artist & Disney Historian John Canemaker. Such a talented man, we got to talk about so many things including his time at the Disney Studios studying and learning from the 9 Old Men and his books on Mary Blair. Don't miss this incredible podcast. 

Jim Fanning specializes in Disney. In a career dedicated to celebrating and exploring the work and life of Walt Disney, as well as his collaborators and those who carry on his legacy, Jim has recounted the history of many areas of the wide world of Disney. He has such a wide variety of interests and hobbies that talking to him was such a joy, I learn so much from Jim every time we talk. Join us for one of my favorite podcasts and you can find him as well on his YouTube page Tulgey Wood TV

Join us for our EXCLUSIVE, Phil Sears first ever podcast. The Disney historian and authority on Walt Disney signature and Disney memorabilia. We had so much fun with his incredible stories and items from Walt Disney himself, items we've never seen or heard of for that matter. You won't want to miss our incredible conversation with Phil.