WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast

WD-FM Museum Musings (March 2024) Interview with Junior Conservator Katherine Langdon

March 29, 2024 21:20 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they interview Junior Conservator Katherine Langdon about a recent conservation treatment in the museum galleries. For this month's Collections Clash, the theme is green. 💚 Head to our Instagram Story to green-light your favorite objects presented.

WD-FM Museum Musings (February 2024)

February 21, 2024 23:29 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they celebrate Lunar New Year with their favorite Disney dragons and hear clips from an archived interview with Disney animator Ron Husband. For this month's Collections Clash, the theme is love. ❤️ Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.

WD-FM Museum Musings (January 2024)

January 19, 2024 19:24 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the new year by rounding up important January Disney history anniversaries and other upcoming events at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Then, they face off in a Collections Clash with three of their favorite objects that represent resolutions made throughout Walt's life. 🎉 Cast your votes for your favorite objects in our Instagram Story today.

WD-FM Museum Musings (December 2023)

December 21, 2023 00:01 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the debut of Christmas with Walt Disney on Disney+ with some of their favorite moments from the film, then face off in the final Collections Clash of 2023 with three of their favorite objects that feature the color red. ❤️ Vote for your favorite objects via our Instagram Stories today.

WD-FM Museum Musings (November 2023)

November 16, 2023 19:02 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the 95th anniversary of the debut of Mickey and Minnie Mouse and ✈️travel🧳 through the galleries for this month's Collections Clash. Bri and Chris face off with three of their favorite objects that celebrate Walt's travels throughout his lifetime. Vote for your favorite objects via our Instagram Stories today, Thursday November 17.

WD-FM Museum Musings (October 2023)

October 16, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company with a special episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast! Bri and Chris share their own magical Disney memories and face off in a 100th anniversary themed Collections Clash. The hosts pick their favorite objects in the museum that celebrate the start of something new at The Walt Disney Company.

Bill Farmer and Guide Dogs for the Blind Program Recap

September 29, 2023 18:20 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

On this special episode of WD-FM, Chris and Bri share highlights from a recent program featuring Disney Legend Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy and Pluto, and special guests from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Bri and Chris then interview Guide Dogs for the Blind President and CEO Christine Benninger about the mission of the organization and the importance of guide dogs on the lives of people who are visually impaired or blind. 🦮

WD-FM Museum Musings (September 2023)

September 08, 2023 20:23 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

🎙️ Say "cheese!" Join us for a new episode of WD-FM as Chris and Bri talk about their favorite Disney elephants in celebration of World Elephant Day, share museum updates, then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight their favorite cameras and photographs in the museum's collection. 📸 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects.

Walt Disney's South America Tour

August 23, 2023 16:24 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MB

“Saludos amigos, a fond greeting to you!" Join us as Bri and Chris take a closer look at Walt’s 1941 South America Goodwill Tour and the resulting films Saludos Amigos (1943) and The Three Caballeros (1945) in the newest episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast. Learn more about how this timeframe was the "toughest period" of Walt's life, why the FDR administration wanted Walt to be a cultural ambassador, and how Disney Legend Mary Blair's art style was transformed by...

WD-FM Museum Musings (August 2023)

August 10, 2023 20:35 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

🎙️Time for a new episode of WD-FM! Join us as Chris and Bri talk about the recent Haunted Mansion anniversary, share museum updates, then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight objects in the museum's collection that showcase Walt's love of (non-Disney Cats & Dogs-related) animals. 🐭 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects.

WD-FM Museum Musings (July 2023)

July 14, 2023 18:33 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

It's time for a 4th of July edition of WD-FM's Museum Musings! Chris and Bri share museum updates and then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight objects in the museum's collection that showcase Walt's love of his country. 🇺🇸 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects.

WD-FM Museum Musings (June 2023)

June 07, 2023 20:53 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MB

This month on WD-FM it is raining Cats & Dogs! 🐱🐶 Chris and Bri share museum updates including the announcement of our next special exhibition Disney Cats & Dogs opening June 24, 2023. Then, they face off in a Character Clash where they highlight some of the notable felines and canines from the new exhibition, and share several of their favorites that didn't make the cut. Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite characters.

WD-FM Museum Musings (May 2023)

May 03, 2023 17:29 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MB

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they discuss this month's museum updates and a brand-new Collections Clash where they face off with some "small" talk for this month's topic of miniatures. Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite miniatures chosen.

Bambi (1942)

April 19, 2023 18:42 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Take a closer look at a film near and "deer" to our hearts, Bambi (1942), in the newest episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast. Hear audio from Walt Disney, Ollie Johnston, Mel Shaw, and Marc Davis as they share their experiences working on the film.

Interview with Author Natasha Yim

April 12, 2023 19:07 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

On this bonus episode of WD-FM, hear Chris and Bri interview author Natasha Yim ahead of her upcoming In-Person Storytime program at The Walt Disney Family Museum. In this interview, Natasha shares the origin of her passion for children's stories; revisits her previous work, Mulan's Lunar New Year; and discusses her most recent release, Disney/Pixar Turning Red: Like Mother Like Daughter. On Sunday, May 7, join Natasha as she reads her book based on the Academy Award®-nominated Disney/...

WD-FM Museum Musings (April 2023)

April 05, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they discuss this month's museum updates and a brand-new Collections Clash where they roll out the red carpet and present their favorite awards on display at The Walt Disney Family Museum. 🏆 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite awards chosen.

Dumbo (1941)

March 22, 2023 10:30 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

Soar to new heights in our newest WD-FM podcast episode. Join Chris and Bri as they take a closer look at the 1941 animated feature film Dumbo. Explore the film's inception, the surprising story of Dumbo's Time magazine cover that never happened, and hear how Walt himself felt about the film.

WD-FM Museum Musings (March 2023)

March 01, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they discuss important women in Disney history for International Women's Day, Walt's connection to Ireland for St. Patricks Day, and a brand-new Collections Clash where they compare different objects that represent this month's topic of horses. 🎠 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects presented.

WD-FM Museum Musings (February 2023)

February 01, 2023 18:18 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri for a brand-new Collections Clash where they compare different objects that represent this month's topic of love. ❤️ Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects presented.

The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

January 18, 2023 18:24 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

On this new episode of WD-FM, take a closer look at the fourth Disney feature film, The Reluctant Dragon. Chris and Bri discuss how the film was developed, its critical reception and box office performance, and some notable Easter eggs spotted in the film.

WD-FM Museum Musings (January 2023)

January 04, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri for a new Collections Clash where they debate the best features of the museum's famous Disneyland model, "Disneyland of Walt's imagination." Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote for your favorite parts of the Disneyland model.

Interview with the Women of Walt Disney Imagineering (Part 2)

December 21, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MB

On October 29, 2022, we held a special talk with women who made an indelible impact on some of Walt Disney Imagineering's most iconic and enduring projects. On part two of this special two-part episode of WD-FM, hear the stories of Elisabete (Eli) Minceff Erlandson and Tori Atencio McCullough—two contributing authors of Women of Walt Disney Imagineering. Elisabete (Eli) Minceff Erlandson wanted to study art, but her immigrant parents insisted she study anything else and encouraged medicine...

Interview with the Women of Walt Disney Imagineering (Part 1)

December 14, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MB

On October 29, 2022, we held a special talk with women who made an indelible impact on some of Walt Disney Imagineering's most iconic and enduring projects. On part one of this special two-part episode of WD-FM, hear the stories of Peggie Farriss and Kathy Rogers—two contributing authors of Women of Walt Disney Imagineering. Peggie Fariss began her 50-year career at Disney as an Attractions Hostess on the Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland park. She was instrumental in the research f...

WD-FM Museum Musings (December 2022)

December 07, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

For December's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri for a new Collections Clash with the theme of gifts. In Collections Clash, our hosts choose three objects featured in The Walt Disney Family Museum galleries in that episode's theme and face off. Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote for your favorite objects. 📺 Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/T7lak4bKfw8

Interview with Disneyland Guest Relations Expert Sandi Baldwin

November 23, 2022 12:02 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

On this special episode of WD-FM, hear from Disneyland Guest Relations expert Sandi Baldwin about how she researched the distinctive costumes for the Disneyland VIP Tour Guides. On October 22, 2022, Baldwin presented an in-person program at the museum entitled, A Journey Through Time: Disneyland’s VIP Tour Guide Costumes, 1955–Present.

Fantasia (1940)

November 16, 2022 19:31 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

Fantasia released in theaters on November 13, 1940. In celebration of its anniversary, Chris and Bri, co-hosts of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast, take a deep dive into the film's production, legacy, and groundbreaking techniques. Hear never before heard interview from Walt describing the process of interpreting music into animation.

WD-FM Museum Musings (November 2022)

November 09, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

Welcome back to WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast! Join Chris and Bri as they face off in our first ever Collections Clash. The first topic for this brand-new segment is Innovation. Can you guess what objects from the museum our hosts chose to best illustrate innovation?

WD-FM Museum Musings Interview with Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta (October 2021)

October 08, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Join Bri and Chris on the newest episode of WD-FM Museum Musings as they share upcoming museum programs and share some of their favorite Disney topics. In celebration of the premiere of Muppets Haunted Mansion on Disney+, join Muppet Performers Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta—the hands and voices behind The Great Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn—in this special interview where they share behind-the-scenes moments from this spooky new special.

Interview with Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta

October 08, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Join Bri and Chris on the newest episode of WD-FM Museum Musings as they share upcoming museum programs and share some of their favorite Disney topics. In celebration of the premiere of Muppets Haunted Mansion on Disney+, join Muppet Performers Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta—the hands and voices behind The Great Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn—in this special interview where they share behind-the-scenes moments from this spooky new special.

WD-FM Museum Musings (September 2021)

September 17, 2021 17:56 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Join Bri and Chris on the newest episode of WD-FM Museum Musings as they share upcoming museum programs and share some of their favorite Disney topics.

WD-FM Museum Musings (August 2021)

August 13, 2021 18:42 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Join Bri and Chris on the newest episode of WD-FM Museum Musings as they share upcoming museum programs and share some of their favorite Disney memories.

WD-FM Museum Musings (June 2021)

June 10, 2021 22:13 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MB

Time for this month's WD-FM Museum Musings! Hear Chris and Bri discuss upcoming important dates in Disney history and upcoming museum events. Director of Events, Carla Flores, and Senior Group Engagement Coordinator Kate Nickles join the podcast to discuss virtual events and venue rental opportunities available at The Walt Disney Family Museum.

Veteran's Voices: Painted Realities

May 26, 2021 18:05 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

The Walt Disney Family Museum debuted our fifth Community Access Exhibition, Veterans’ Voices: Painted Realities, featuring original artworks by U.S. military veterans. Hear from exhibition co-curator Antonia Dapena-Tretter and Veterans Alley founder Amos Gregory about how this exhibition came together, the challenges of the past year, and the importance of creating a space for veterans to tell their own stories. Learn more about the exhibition at waltdisney.org/veteransvoices

16 Veteran's Voices: Painted Realities

May 26, 2021 18:05 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

The Walt Disney Family Museum debuted our fifth Community Access Exhibition, Veterans’ Voices: Painted Realities, featuring original artworks by U.S. military veterans. Hear from exhibition co-curator Antonia Dapena-Tretter and Veterans Alley founder Amos Gregory about how this exhibition came together, the challenges of the past year, and the importance of creating a space for veterans to tell their own stories. Learn more about the exhibition at waltdisney.org/veteransvoices

WD-FM Museum Musings (May 2021)

May 07, 2021 23:21 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Time for this month's WD-FM Museum Musings! Hear Chris and Bri discuss upcoming important dates in Disney history, ways to prioritize your mental health like Walt during Mental Health Awareness Month, and Asian American artists that worked at The Walt Disney Studios during Walt's lifetime. Director of Exhibitions and Collections Marina Villar Delgado rejoins the podcast to discuss virtual exhibitions and some of her favorite objects in the museum's collection.

Pinocchio (1940)

April 21, 2021 21:38 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

Wish upon a star with WD-FM as Chris and Bri take a deep dive into Walt Disney's second animated feature film, Pinocchio (1940). An epic of animated cinema, Pinocchio is full of moments of artistic beauty and fun entertainment. Learn how this film was developed and some fun facts about the technology used to bring the film to life.

15 Pinocchio

April 21, 2021 21:38 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

Wish upon a star with WD-FM as Chris and Bri take a deep dive into Walt Disney's second animated feature film, Pinocchio (1940). An epic of animated cinema, Pinocchio is full of moments of artistic beauty and fun entertainment. Learn how this film was developed and some fun facts about the technology used to bring the film to life.

WD-FM Museum Musings (April 2021)

April 07, 2021 18:41 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Enjoy a new episode of our monthly WD-FM Museum Musings where you can catch up with Chris and Bri on upcoming events, programs, and more on our upcoming virtual exhibition, Conserving the Magic of Our Planet: A Virtual Community Art Exhibition. Stay for a special interview with Director of Education Travis Lacina about the difference between workshops and classes, how his team adapted to teaching animation virtually, and his favorite museum artifacts.

The Walt Disney Studios and World War II

March 26, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Fall in with WD-FM as we explore the history behind our newest special exhibition, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II. Hear excerpts of interviews with Exhibition Curator Kent Ramsey, Director of Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado, and Exhibitions Assistant Kaitlin Buickel to hear how they helped to bring this unique exhibition to the public. Learn more about The Walt Disney Studios and World War II and ways to visit The Walt Disney Family Museum at waltdisney.org/wwii.

14 The Walt Disney Studios and World War II

March 26, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Fall in with WD-FM as we explore the history behind our newest special exhibition, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II. Hear excerpts of interviews with Exhibition Curator Kent Ramsey, Director of Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado, and Exhibitions Assistant Kaitlin Buickel to hear how they helped to bring this unique exhibition to the public. Learn more about The Walt Disney Studios and World War II and ways to visit The Walt Disney Family Museum at waltdisney.org/wwii.

WD-FM Museum Musings (March 2021)

March 12, 2021 20:28 - 26 minutes - 49.6 MB

Join Bri and Chris for this month's Museum Musings episode of the WD-FM Podcast, and stay for an interview with Executive Director Kirsten Komoroske discussing the museum's upcoming reopening. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the video version on our YouTube channel.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

February 24, 2021 22:58 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Jump into the storybook with us as the WD-FM podcast takes a deep dive into the creation of Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This groundbreaking film redefined animation and entertainment for families around the world. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. A video version with closed captioning is available in our show notes posted on our blog.

13 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

February 24, 2021 22:58 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Jump into the storybook with us as the WD-FM podcast takes a deep dive into the creation of Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This groundbreaking film redefined animation and entertainment for families around the world. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. A video version with closed captioning is available in our show notes posted on our blog.

WD-FM Museum Musings (February 2021)

February 05, 2021 19:59 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

We are excited to present our revamped WD-FM podcast! Join Bri and new co-host Chris for our first Museum Musings episode, featuring museum updates, upcoming programs, and an interview with our Public Programs Manager Tracie Timmer. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the video version on our YouTube channel. Stay tuned for our Deep Dive episode later this month where we will be taking a closer look at Walt Disney's first animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).

International Podcast Day: Sound Innovation

September 30, 2020 17:30 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

In honor of International Podcast Day we are celebrating Walt's innovation with sound. Much as podcasts have become a way to reinvent storytelling for the auditory medium, Walt sought to do the same with sound. Explore some of the innovative ways Walt reinvented the wheel, using sound to further expand the art of storytelling. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a center for art, animation, and inspiration. Located in the historic Presidio, a national park in San Francisco, California, the mu...

Memories from the Children of the Nine Old Men

July 08, 2020 17:07 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men were some of the most talented artists at The Walt Disney Studios during Walt’s lifetime. However, their unique genius was not confined to their animator’s desks; the sincerity in their work was often inspired by their own families and the people that surrounded them. Moderated by curator Don Hahn, this special talk—which will close out the Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation exhibition—you will hear from those who knew the legendary animators best: their children. ...

Conversation with The Walt Disney Family Museum's Collection Team

January 03, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

Join us for a conversation with our Collections team and hear about their unique jobs and the fascinating challenges they face when working with the objects in our collection. Featured is our Senior Registrar Jamie O'Keefe, Conservators Martin Salazar and Tonja Morris, and Preparators Ryan Mortensen and Maureen Shields.

12 The Silly Symphonies

November 20, 2019 17:55 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode we explore the Silly Symphonies, Walt’s musical series of shorts that changed the landscape of animation as an art form forever. The Silly Symphonies, beginning with The Skeleton Dance, eventually grew to 75 total shorts between 1929 and 1939, produced and released concurrently with Mickey Mouse cartoons. The Silly Symphonies were a platform for Walt to stretch the art of animation while bringing new animators into the fold.

The Silly Symphonies

November 20, 2019 17:55 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode we explore the Silly Symphonies, Walt’s musical series of shorts that changed the landscape of animation as an art form forever. The Silly Symphonies, beginning with The Skeleton Dance, eventually grew to 75 total shorts between 1929 and 1939, produced and released concurrently with Mickey Mouse cartoons. The Silly Symphonies were a platform for Walt to stretch the art of animation while bringing new animators into the fold.

11 Mickey Mouse

September 18, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

Even after decades of success, Walt Disney always wanted the world to remember that his entertainment empire was “all started by a mouse.” This episode chronicles Mickey’s influence on art and entertainment over the past nine decades and tells the story of his origin, rise to fame, and enduring world-wide appeal. The Walt Disney Family is presenting the special exhibition, Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World now through January 6, 2020.

WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast

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