Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Hosted by Michael and Tom · The DIS
4.7from 851 ratings
- 397
- Episodes
- 102
- Transcribed
- 851
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2015
- First episode
- 171M
- YouTube views
About Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Connecting with Walt is a podcast focusing on the life and creations of Walt Disney. Episodes include the history of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney movies, and more! Hosted by Michael Bowling and Tom Bell, the show is a tribute to the man who made it all happen, Walt Disney, and his brother, Roy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- The DIS
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 2 Oct 2015
- Latest episode
- 6 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
102 of 397 episodes have a transcript.
6 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Veterans, Service, and Walt Disney: Patriotism in Action
30 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Walt Disney's Dark Side: When Disney Dared to Scare Us
23 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
When Disney Got Spooky: Walt's Ghosts, Skeletons and Things that Go Bump in the Night
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Veterans, Service, and Walt Disney: Patriotism in Action
Published 6 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Walt Disney certainly expressed his patriotism. He celebrated American history. He admired many of the country's traditions, and he created entertainment that reflected his affection for the American experience. But he also acted upon those beliefs. As a young man, he volunteered to serve overseas. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Jim Korkis
- Suzette
- Patty
- Louella
- Tom Morris
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 170,567,275
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 782 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 69 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100
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- Quality
- 72
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 99
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Questions about Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Who hosts Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World?
Michael and Tom host the show. Published by The DIS.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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