Hosts Jeff & Michael Crawford take you through a century of Disney history, with a focus on Walt Disney and his many works. From animation to live-action film to theme parks and Imagineering and beyond, we present deep dives into our monthly topics while also interviewing fascinating individuals who have contributed to the Disney legacy. With a look to the past, and an eye to the future, hop on the monorail and join us for a great big beautiful tomorrow!
Latest episodes
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2 h 06
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 79 - Town Hall: Bob Gibbons
In this episode we're very happy to welcome Bob Gibbons to the Town Hall. Bob had a long and illustrious career at Kodak, where he worked as one of their liaisons to Disney when Im…
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1 h 45
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 78 - Sponsorships!
In this episode of the Radio Hour, we take a look at some past corporate sponsorships and how they've made a mark on the Disney experience over the years. We see how EPCOT Center's…
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1 h 15
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 77 - Town Hall: Tim Kirk, Part I
We return to our Town Hall for a chat with artist and Imagineer extraordinaire, Tim Kirk. Tim joins us to talk about his early Tolkien illustration work and his contributions to EP…
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1 h 36
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 76 - The Spirit of Aloha!
Aloha! The Radio Hour is back with a look at some of Disney's brushes with the cultures of the south seas. We'll look at Walt's voyages to Hawaii, the creation of his Enchanted Tik…
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2 h 30
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 75 - A Trip Back To '75!
For our 75th episode we again turn the clock back fifty years to visit Walt Disney World in 1975. It's a time of much activity at the resort, so we look at the state of EPCOT plann…
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2 h 23
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 74 - Tomorrowland '75!
In this episode of the Radio Hour we turn back time fifty years to the debut of Walt Disney World's Tomorrowland expansion of 1975! We take a look at the development of its three s…
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2 h 36
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 73 - A Progress City Christmas 2024!
The Progress City Radio Hour roasts the chestnuts and figgies the pudding for our 2024 Christmas episode! This year we're hosting two special guests to talk about their new books -…
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1 h 58
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 72 - Autumn!
It's autumn, one of our favorite seasons here in Progress City, and that means it's time to break out a number of festive traditions! In this episode we look at Disney's intersecti…
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1 h 27
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 71 - Town Hall: Didier Ghez, J.B. Kaufman, & Ted Thomas
In this town hall we're thrilled to welcome historians and authors Didier Ghez, J.B. Kaufman, and Ted Thomas. They join us to discuss their newest monograph, Walt Disney & El Grupo…
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1 h 36
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 70 - Fiesta!
Saludos amigos! In this episode the Radio Hour heads south of the border to look at Disney's connections to Mexico. We discuss Walt's ties to the country, early Mexican representat…
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1 h 42
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 69 - Town Hall: Derric Johnson
In this Town Hall we're thrilled to speak with Derric Johnson, founder and long-time leader of the Voices of Liberty at EPCOT's American Adventure pavilion. Learn about his early D…
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1 h 56
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 68 - The Sherman Brothers!
To honor the recent passing of Disney Legend Richard Sherman, this special episode of the Radio Hour is a tribute to the iconic and unforgettable Sherman Brothers. We'll take a loo…
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1 h 43
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 67 - Town Hall: Bob Holland, Part II
Ahoy! We continue our nautical theme with the return of former Imagineering and Disney Development Company exec Bob Holland! Bob joins us to talk about the early days of the Disney…
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1 h 57
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 66 - Boats!
The Progress City Radio Hour sets sail for a nautical exploration of one of Disney's best features - its boats! Our salty tales include the life of Disney Legend Admiral Joe Fowler…
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2 h 16
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 65 - Snow! Part II
The Progress City Radio Hour returns to the slopes for more snowbound adventure! We have a wintry mix of tales including a trip to Switzerland with Walt to film on the slopes of th…
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1 h 51
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 64 - A Progress City Christmas 2023!
The Progress City Radio Hour mulls the wine and sets out the relish tray for our 2023 Christmas episode! This year we're hosting two very special historians and authors, Steven Vag…
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1 h 52
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 63 - Town Hall: Scott Hennesy, Part II
Former Imagineering Show Writer Scott Hennesy returns in this month's Progress City Town Hall! In this episode Scott answers some lingering questions from last time before taking u…
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1 h 38
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 62 - Town Hall: Scott Hennesy, Part I
This month on the Progress City Town Hall we welcome former Imagineering Show Writer Scott Hennesy! Scott comes from a long Disney lineage, and in his time at Imagineering worked o…
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1 h 37
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 61 - The American Adventure!
Let's return to EPCOT Center for a patriotic extravaganza like no other! Join us for a look at the creation of the groundbreaking attraction The American Adventure, and the history…
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1 h 46
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 60 - Imagination!
Our 40th anniversary retrospective of EPCOT Center gathers one little spark of inspiration to make some memories! Follow Figment to the Dreamport as we explore the development of t…