A WALK WITH WALT PODCAST
A Walk With Walt Podcast- All Things Regarding Walt Disney and for that matter, all things Disney as well! Taking the Road Less Traveled when it comes to all things Walt Disney, and Disney in general. You will hear Kerry Rutkin and Pete Block talking about subjects that you will not hear anywhere else. Plus, there are special guests from the Disney Universe that will tell you things you have never even considered when it comes to their craft. You will be amazed at what is discussed as well as deepen your knowledge and love for Walt. Come listen as we talk with Disney animators, Disney Director and Disney story artists and others. Our guests include Khleo Thomas, Disney Director and author Stephen Anderson, Disney Director and Story Artist Paul Briggs, Disney Artist Jerrod Maruyama, Author Jeff Ryan and Story Artist Jeff Ranjo.
Also hear Author Jeff Ryan discuss his book, ”A Mouse Divided. How Ub Iwerks became forgotten and how Walt Disney became Uncle Walt”. Jeff tells us about who really created Mickey Mouse.
Disney director Steve Anderson joins us to talk about his book, ”Disney, the In-Between Years 1966-1986”
Learn what it takes to be a Disney artist, animator and animation director. Go behind the scenes at the movie and animation studios and Disneyland.
Also on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEHDKA2xKsw
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 52
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Jeff Ranjo Podcast Part 3- Moana, Frozen and the Emperors New Groove and how he story boarded them.
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…
Jeff Ranjo Part 2. How to pitch a story and so much more!
Here it is! Your second installment of the AWWWP interview with Jeff Ranjo. We will discuss Emperors New Groove, Frozen and Moana. Get involved with how a story artist pitches their ideas. Learn how …
Jeff Ranjo- A Look into the life of a Disney Story Artist
A new series begins! A Walk With Walt is thrilled to have Jeff Ranjo on the show! Jeff is one of the world's great story artists and he is here to tell us step by step of how he does it. Pete and Ker…
Steve Anderson "Disney the In-Between Years Part 5
We all know the how this story turns out. Disney gets back on track and becomes the behemoth that it is. But let us listen to Steve Anderson and hear what he has to tell us about the final years of "…
Steve Anderson Part 4
What were they thinking? What were they doing? What were they thinking about of what they were doing? We wade into some difficult new territory when talking with Steve Anderson and his book, "Disney,…
Steve Anderson Part 3
Let's take a look at some of the movies and behind the scenes maneuvering at Disney during the In-Between Years of 1966-1986. Steven Anderson continues joins A Walk With Walt Podcast for Part 3 of th…
Stephen Anderson Part 2- A discussion of his new book: "Disney, The In-between Years 1966-1986"
Join us for Part 2 of our talk with Stephen Anderson and his new book. We take a look at the critical years of 1966-1986 and how Disney got through this era. There is no other book like this and you …
Walt Disney's Birthplace in Chicago IL
Let’s start at the very beginning and take a walk with Pete and Mindy as they discuss Walt Disney’s birthplace: 2156 North Tripp Avenue, Chicago, IL. We discuss this recently restored home that Walt…
Steve Anderson discusses his new book! "Disney In-Between The Lost Years 1966-1986"
Steve Anderson, Disney Director and Story Artist, joins Pete and Kerry to discuss his new book, "Disney In-Between The Lost Years 1966-1986". This is a very important book for anyone interested in Di…
Khleo Thomas Episode 4 with Kerry Rutkin and Pete Block. Khleo discusses Walking Tall with The Rock, Roll Bounce and his music career!
At last, the final episode of the Khleo Thomas series! We really get into it this time! Hear Khleo talk about his other movies such as Walking Tall with the Rock, and the amazing Roll Bounce which co…
Khleo Thomas on A Walk With Walt Podcast Episode 3
On Episode 3 with Khleo Thomas, Pete plays a song he wrote and composed in honor of Khleo! Kerry and Pete get to discuss Khleo's career and how he got started, leading up to his role as Zero in Holes…
Khleo Thomas discusses a day in the life of an influencer on A Walk with Walt Podcast Part 2
Join Kerry and Pete for Part 2 with Khleo Thomas and Mike Miezio as we continue to talk about what Khleo had been up to lately. Learn what a day in the life of an influencer is like. But first Pete a…
Walk # 28 Khleo Thomas Episode 1- The star of "Holes" and so much more! Meet Khleo Thomas! We will discuss his movies, music career and being one of the biggest influencers in the world!
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 f…
Walk #28 Episode 5 with Paul Briggs - Raya and the Last Dragon and the challenges of production during Covid
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 Dra…
Walk #27 Paul Briggs Episode 5 Paul continues with his stories of such great movies as Frozen, Big Hero 6, Reya and the last dragon and more!
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…
Walk #26 Introducing the Newest Member a AWWW Podcast, Pete Block! And Pete and Kerry discuss the greatest trade in Sports and Entertainment History!
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…
Walk #25 Part 4 of Our Extraordinary Interview with Paul Briggs! Kerry and Alyssa continue the disscusion with the legendary Disney Story Artist and Director!
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 als…
Walk #24 Take A Walk With Our Cohosts Kerry and Alyssa On The Part 3 Discussion With Paul Briggs
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…
Walk #22 Take a walk with our Hosts Alyssa and Mindy as we deep dive into The Tiki Room on this series part 1
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 Wal…
Walk #20 Our Hosts Kerry and Alyssa Are Joined By Disney Story Artist And Director Paul Briggs
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 …