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.

Were you aware that the Tiki Room at Disneyland changed forever how amusement parks built attractions? Have you ever considered how advanced the technology was for 1963 and how it was designed and built? The Tiki Room is an American treasure and wonder and like many, you know longer consider it except for maybe a Dole Whip.
This is the most amazing story and you will not believe what you are going to hear! Join Kerry and Pete along with the Ken Bruce, the author of the book, "Before the Birds Sang Words". We promise that you will be amazed and astounded.  
Ken adds so much knowledge to the story of the Tiki Room. From Walt's obsessions with miniatures, to the use of the Polaris Missile technology, this book is one of a kind. You will meet many Disney people that has a huge impact on Walt and Disneyland that you have never heard of. Their impact is felt everywhere. This is the only book on the subject of the Tiki Room. It is a very important book and is available on Amazon, along with an Audible version.  
You will meet many new Disney people as well as those from the film and music world that you did know about their involvement. Disneyland and the Tiki Rook as you have never seen. Only on this Disney Podcast will you hear this rare story.  

The conclusion to our wonderful interview with Todd J. Pierce of the Disney History Institute. What ever happened to it? What became of the Ladies Tea Room? How did Walt view women, minorities and people of color? You will only hear this on A Walk With Walt Podcast with your hosts Kerry Rutkin and Pete Block!

Have you ever heard of Walt's Field Day at the Norconian Hotel in Norco? Another piece of Disney history that you will only hear on A Walk With Walt Podcast. Todd J. Pierce of the Disney History Institute continues the discussion on the legendary Men's private penthouse club at the Disney Studios, with a detour to the Norconian. There, the wildest party in the history of Hollywood took place with a few thousand Disney employees! You won't believe this one!

This is part 3 of the Private Men's Penthouse Club at the Disney Animation Studio. None of this would have gone over well these days. Did the animators really drink on the job? See how they really took advantage of the new studio!

We guarantee that you haven't heard about the Men Only private club at the Burbank Studios and will you be shocked to hear it! The ladies did get their own Tea Room but men could come in. The women could not go into the Men's Club however. Listen to Disney Historian Todd J. Pierce tell about this unique time in Disney History and so much more! It is shocking! Now on A Walk with Walt Podcast!

Did you know that Walt had a men's only private Penthouse Club at the Burbank Animation Studio? It was there for nearly 40 years. The ladies were not forgotten, as they had their own private tea room. There is very little written about this, but A Walk With Walt Podcast has the world's foremost authority on the subject to talk about this. Come join Todd J. Pierce of the Disney History Institute as he tells us all about it and so much more! Both Kerry and Pete agree that Todd is the greatest expert on Disney history that they have met.
Learn what went on in the penthouse and all the problems that is caused. This is an unbelievable story! 

You can now listen to Part 6 of our podcast with Jeff Ranjo, legendary story artist and character developer. This will be the final episode. Jeff tells us in great detail how the made Maya and the Three. He tells us what is what like working with Jorge Gutierrez, the creator of this amazing Netflix series, as well as all the incredible voice talent. 
You will not want to miss this! Again, on A Walk with Walt Podcast, you hear things you will never here anywhere else! And we ask the questions that you would like to ask!

On A Walk With Walt Podcast the conversation is continued with Story Artist Jeff Ranjo. You will hear topics never discussed on any podcast so please listen. We will again deal with Frozen, Moana, Surf's Up, The Emperor's New Groove and Maya and the Three. 
Join Kerry Rutkin and Pete Block for a really amazing look at what some of the famous animation features were actually about. 

Jeff Ranjo Part 4 is has arrived. Join Pete and Kerry along with this legendary Story Artist. How does a story artist begin a new project? How do they do the choreography and incorporate the new music? Jeff talks about Moana, Frozen and The Emperor's New Groove, along with other movies he has worked on!

Once again we have Jeff Ranjo back and he is here to talk about how he story boards movies. Pete and Kerry will discuss Frozen, Moana, The Emperors New Groove, Maya and the 3, Surfs up and many other movies. Not only does Jeff have great advice, the stories he tells are priceless. You will get an inside look at how animation is done. And he gives great detail on "In Summer", and "You're Welcome", both songs that he boarded.