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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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Connecting with Walt is a podcast focusing on the life and creations of Walt Disney. Episodes include the history of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney movies, and more! Hosted by Michael Bowling and Tom Bell, the show is a tribute to the man who made it all happen, Walt Disney, and his brother, Roy. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#372

Walt Disney's Love of Trains with Michael Campbell

In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by Michael Campbell, author of "Walt Disney's ... more

03 Apr 2026

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:05

03 Apr 2026

#371

The Invisible Magic: How Imagineers Engage the Senses

Inspired by a listener suggestion, Michael, Tom, and special guest Mary Jo talk about how ... more

27 Mar 2026

1 HR 51 MINS

1:51:24

27 Mar 2026

#370

The Women Who Built Disney Animation

In honor of Women's History Month, Michael shares with Tom a look at a group of artists wh... more

20 Mar 2026

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:44

20 Mar 2026

#369

Disneyland as a Classroom

In this episode, Michael and Tom explore the idea that Walt Disney quietly designed Disney... more

13 Mar 2026

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:20

13 Mar 2026

#368

Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Mary Blair & Mary Poppins

In this episode, Michael shares with Tom information from two recent talks he attended at ... more

06 Mar 2026

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:04

06 Mar 2026

#367

Walt's Nine Old Men: Wolfgang Reitherman - Part 2

In this episode, Michael continues his look at Woolie Reitherman as he and Tom discuss how... more

27 Feb 2026

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:01

27 Feb 2026

#366

Walt's Nine Old Men: Wolfgang Reitherman - Part 1

In this episode, Michael continues his series on Walt Disney's Nine Old Men as he and Tom ... more

20 Feb 2026

59 MINS

59:27

20 Feb 2026

#365

The Carousel of Progress: Walt Disney's Mission Statement

In this episode, Michael takes Tom on a deep dive into the Carousel of Progress, not just ... more

13 Feb 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:38

13 Feb 2026

#364

The Happiest Place on Earth with Don Hahn

In this episode, producer/director Don Hahn joins Michael and Tom to discuss his newest bo... more

06 Feb 2026

1 HR 42 MINS

1:42:29

06 Feb 2026

#363

A Tribute to Roger Allers with Don Hahn

In this special episode, Michael and Tom sit down with producer Don Hahn to discuss the li... more

30 Jan 2026

51 MINS

51:23

30 Jan 2026

#362

Walt Disney and the Power of Optimism

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss how Walt Disney's optimism shaped the course of h... more

23 Jan 2026

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:21

23 Jan 2026

#361

Worlds to Conquer: The Art and Making of Fantasia with J.B. Kaufman

In this episode, Michael and Tom welcome historian and author J.B. Kaufman who delves into... more

16 Jan 2026

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:59

16 Jan 2026

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