A WALK WITH WALT PODCAST-For lovers of all things Walt Disney. The stories about Walt and The Disney Company that you have never heard before.

Thanks again for your support in 2025! Pete and Kerry talk about the crazy year they each had as well as looking back to all the amazing guests that were on the show. And, a preview of the big things to come in 2026!
Mark Brickey. Jeff Ranjo. Corinne Andersson. Jake Friedman. Todd J. Pierce. Ken Bruce. Listen to them all here!
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The final episode with Mark Brickey! But don't worry as he will be back with us as a regular contributor in 2026! Mark and Kerry talk about some of the hilarious moments that they have had together at Disneyland. They always ask the question, " How and why did this happen to us?" 
And, ChatGPT, has some questions for Mark! Mark is one of the first podcasters to use it, and now it is his turn to face his creation and hear question from her! (it is she/her). 
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You won't want to miss this one! Mark Brickey is back and this is one hilarious show! At least we think so. Mark and Kerry talk about some of the fun and ridiculous misadventures they have had at Disneyland. And more insane moments with Hanukkah Steve! Mark is such an incredible guest and he has a world view and comments unlike anyone else. 
Only on "A Walk With Walt Podcast", where you will hear the Disney stories that you have never heard before!

The incredible story of "The Disney Revolt" continues. Author Jake Friedman has written the only book published on the animation strike of 1941. Was Walt just naive? Was he just too busy? Why did Roy continue to look away? What Svengali-like hold did Gunther Lessing have over them? We meet Capone Gang member Willie Bioff who headed up  union that tried to get Disney employees. We also meet Herb Sorrell who helped the union to fight off organized crime and start out properly.
Also, this is where we hear about "Walt's Field Day" at the legendary Norconian Hotel. A party for all employees that turned into a riotous drunk-fest and near orgy. 
Only on "A Walk With Walt Podcast" where you hear the Disney stories that you have never heard before! Join Kerry Rutkin and Pete Block for this jaw-dropping talk with Jake Friedman. 

Jake Friedman is back with his book, "The Disney Revolt". Who are all these people that no ones knows of that changed the animation world and The Walt Disney Company forever? What caused the strike? Why were Walt and Roy so tone deaf to their staff? Who is Gunther Lessing and what was his hold over Walt?   How did they have such an outsize influence? Don't miss this incredible story! Only on A Walk With Walt Podcast!

Todd J. Pierce is back! You will remember him from out great discussion of the infamous Men's Private Penthouse Club at the Disney Studios. He is here to talk about his new book, "Making Mary Poppins". This is the first and only book written about how the "Mary Poppins" movie was made. You will learn so much that you have never heard before as well as how huge an influence the Sherman Brothers had on Disney films and television shows. And, what an impact that this movie had on the Disney Company. 
Also, Todd talks about how Christmas was celebrated at Disneyland during the 1960's and 1970's! 
Now is the time to order the book for a great holiday gift! 
Todd will be back again to discuss the book even further. Send us any questions you may have about this amazing book and he will answer them on the show! Only on A Walk With Walt Podcast where you hear the Disney stories you never knew about. Join Todd along with your hosts Kerry Rutkin and Pete Block. 

THIS IS SO EXCITING! And only available to subscribers of A Walk With Walt Podcast! We have discovered some missing material from our 6 episodes of our podcast with Ken Bruce where we discussed his book, "Before the Birds Sang Words". This is the only book ever written on the Tiki Room. 
20 minutes of some of the most amazing stories and trivia that you have ever heard. Such as, what does a small Chinese restaurant in West Covina have to do with the Tiki Room!
And, if you missed this series, please listen! This is one of the most important books ever written about Walt Disney!

Holiday and Christmas gifts for the 2025 season! As always, Corinne Andersson from Disneylifestylers has the inside information and scoops for you! Now is the time to buy! Corinne always says, "Do not wait! Buy now, or next time you look it will be gone!" And see this on YouTube to view all the gifts that Corinne talks about! And, Kerry rates each item, based on his expertise in the logoed merchandise industry!
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We continue with the story of the Disney Animation Strike of 1941, and how it unfolded. Jake Friedman tells us what is happening in the world and the USA, while the strike is getting started. This gives important context to the strike. Jake, Kerry and Pete talk more about Art Babbitt. His life at first reveals no compelling reason to be a person who is concerned about his fellow man. He makes good money, leads an extravagant lifestyle and hardly seems like the man to be the leader of a strike. 
As always, you will hear stories that you have never heard before on A Walk With Walt Podcast. The only Disney podcast to really shed some light on the Disney strike.  

How did Walt Disney become "Walt" and how did Art Babbitt become "Art"? Two people who revolutionized animation who were once working together for the betterment of the company and are not mortal enemies. Jake Friedman has written the only book on the Disney Animation Strike of 1941. You can only hear this interview on "A Walk With Walt Podcast".