Walk #12 Taking a Walk Once Again With Jeff Ryan Author of A Mouse Divided As He Returns for Part 2

Come along with us once again on this week's episode, as we hear from our host Kerry Rutkin and co-host Mindy Muir as they take a walk and talk with our dear friend Jeff Ryan who is the Author of A Mouse Divided, and back for an even deeper look into the story of Mickey Mouse. 

We learn how Ub Iwerks first drew Mickey Mouse with two dimes and a nickel to draw three circles that created the infamous Mickey-shaped head. We learn about the friendship of the power duo of Walt and Ub and the laughs they created together such as the time when Walt talked Ub into a blind date and he secretly recorded the date to show the boys back at the office for a good laugh. 

Jeff also dives into the financial realm of how Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney tried failed many times at building a successful business yet with Walt's perseverance and Ub's artistic abilities, they persevered to see greatness unfold while working together. They were able to create magic as Ub drew in astonishing record time creating Plane Crazy and soon after, the box-office sensation Steamboat Willie which catapulted the duo into stardom. 

As Kerry and Mindy dive deeper into the conversation with Jeff Ryan as he explains and details some the projects has been working on currently with so many more amazing facts and stories of the legendary Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney.

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