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.

World renown actor, gamer and influence Khleo Thomas joins with Kerry and Pete on an incredible series! You all know Khleo who rose to fame playing the most iconic child character of all time: Zero from the movie "Holes".  There is so much more to Khleo, along with many other great movies. He is one of the most sought-after influencers in the country. Hear about him incredible story and all the wonderful people he has starred with! You will love listening to Khleo. Join in as we discuss gaming and all that he is up to right now! You will be in awe as you hear all the projects he is involved in! 
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This is our final episode with Disney Animation and Story Director Paul Briggs. We had such a wonderful time with Paul and are sad to see it end. Today we discuss Big Hero 6 and Raya and the Last Dragon. Paul tells us about all the research that goes into making an aminated feature. He also tells us how when Covid struck, the issues that came up on Raya. It is an incredible story how they scrambled to get hundreds of people set up to work remotely, including the actors. 

This is probably the most complete discussion of how a Disney Animation feature is done. Go behind the scenes on all facets of putting a film together, from concept to distribution. Paul Briggs is so articulate on the subject, having been involved with some of Disney's greatest films.  Combine this with our series with Steven Anderson, and you will have one of the most complete works on Disney Animation.  
Kerry Rutkin and Alyssa Cummins host both of the amazing shows. On Part 5 along with Paul really get into some of problems that befall them on the way, as well as the ongoing creative process which never rests. 
And Kerry pitches his own film idea to Paul!

Walk #26. Meet our newest team member, Pete Block. He is an amazing edition to the team and a real expert when it comes to taking the road less traveled. In this episode he and Kerry will the discuss the most incredible trade of all time in the history of sports, entertainment, business and marketing! The trade involving Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for Sportscaster Al Michaels! Yes! This is true! You don't want to miss this one. Naturally, Kerry and Pete have a few trade ideas of their own!

In Episode 4 of this epic interview with legendary Disney Director and Story Artist Paul Briggs! Paul delves even deeper into character development. Learn how their personalities come to life. We also talk about what each person does and how much research and travel goes into making a feature length animation! 

This is huge! Part 3 with legendary Disney Director and Animator, Paul Briggs! Alyssa, Kerry and Paul cover topics not covered on any other podcast. Paul tells us about the emotion and backstory that goes into every movie. Even though a movie may not be made, every villain has their own backstory. Learn how the directory and deals with the ever changing mindset of different generations. Paul is an amazing storyteller and listening to him will actually make you feel a part of the movies he discusses!
Sound Museum founder, Steve Lee. Here, they discuss Walt Disney’s achievement of synchronized sound in animation with Steamboat Willie (we even get to hear a rare sound clip from Walt himself about how that all went down!) and explore the talents of Disney legend, sound effects wizard and second voice of Mickey Mouse, Jimmy Macdonald. Steve and Alyssa talk about some of his time on films such as A Goofy Movie, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and touch on his time working on sound for Disneyland. Steve also shares some of the history and truth behind the Wilhelm Scream and the recent news of the master copy being rediscovered. 
 
Visit and support Steve Lee and The Hollywood Sound Museum
 
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Welcome to this weeks episode and Aloha! We welcome you to the TIKI ROOM as Alyssa and Mindy talk all things Tiki Room. They begin with the background and history of this charming attraction that Walt himself was excited about. From the historical facts that they discuss such as the Tiki Room being a restaurant to the anamatronic birds that were leaps ahead of their time. Come along on this tropical adventure and grab your dole whip, sit back and let the fun begin. 
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In this episode, Alyssa and Kerry discuss with Disney story artist and director Paul Briggs. In addition to having a lot of fun, they tackle some really serious issues. Paul is the head story artist for Oscar winners Frozen and Big Hero 6. He is also the director of the Oscar-nominated film. Reya and the Last Dragon. Let’s take an in-depth look at how Paul got to this level and what shaped him as a Disney animator. This is Part One in a series. You will hear topics that we can promise you never even considered!
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Walk with us as both Mindy and George pay tribute to Imagineer Rolly Crump. With his unfortunate passing recently, they pay tribute to him and his work on the classic Haunted Mansion. We learn about Rolly Crump's roll in the interior of the Haunted Mansion and the amazing and magical scenes we all have come to know and love. 
We learn about the panes of glass and the secret cast member cover-up of a BB Gun incident and the use of the small spider over the crack. Learning the history of the Haunted Mansion and some of the fun facts about the Haunted Mansion that you may not have known before. 
Come with us as we also learn about the exterior and where its real inspiration of a building came from. 
 
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We settle once and for all the question of who created Mickey Mouse. Jeff Ryan is here for the third and final episode as we discuss his book, A Mouse Divided. We also talk about the partnership between Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney and how it fell apart. Kerry and Mindy ask many great questions to the man who the ultimate authority on these topics is! And there is much, much, more!
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