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! Disney history, music, and more - broadcasting from beautiful downtown Progress City, U.S.A.
Episodes
Tuesday May 25, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 27 - Adventureland! Part II
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour wakes up the glee club and returns to the wilds of Adventureland! In part two of our Adventureland episode we examine the careers of two individuals who had a great influence on this land's history - Imagineer Harper Goff and horticulturalist Bill Evans. We'll also revisit the filming of the Disney classic The Swiss Family Robinson, and Jeff holds a Polynesian feast! History, music, and more - we're offering two heads for just one of yours, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
Tuesday May 11, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 26 - Adventureland! Part I
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour starts the show rolling and embarks on a safari into Adventureland! In part one of our Adventureland episode we look at the True-Life Adventures which first inspired this exotic land and Remember the Magic™ of some of the area's past offerings. We also look at the history and lore of the Orange Bird, and examine Walt Disney World's citrus ties. History, music, and more - wave goodbye to the people at the dock, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
Tuesday May 04, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 25 - Town Hall: Tom Morris, Part II
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Here we return to our Progress City Town Hall two-part interview with Imagineer and historian Tom Morris. In part two of our talk we discuss a number of major projects that he worked on, most notably Disney Studios Paris, DisneyQuest, and Hong Kong Disneyland. We also discuss his huge new research project about the roots of Imagineering, and some of the important names you may never have heard about until now. History, music, and more - long live the theme park, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 24 - Town Hall: Tom Morris, Part I
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
This month, the Progress City Town Hall brings you a two-part interview with Imagineer and historian Tom Morris. Tom not only worked on a wide range of projects from EPCOT to Hong Kong Disneyland and beyond, but he's embarked on a major research project about the roots of Imagineering. In this part of our talk we discuss several of his early projects including World of Motion, Journey into Imagination, and a slew of Disneyland experiences. From Splash Mountain to Star Wars - follow Figment to the Progress City Radio Hour!
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 23 - Fantasyland! Part II
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour returns to Fantasyland in the second part of our 50th anniversary retrospective! This week we examine some unbuilt attractions from "The Fantasyland That Never Was" and continue to Remember the Magic™ of past Fantasyland offerings such as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and the Skyway. This month's special guest, historian and Imagineer Tom Morris, returns with more insight into the creation of the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland. History, music, and more - we're on our way to nowhere in particular, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 22 - Fantasyland! Part I
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour sprinkles some pixie dust and heads straight into the happiest land of them all! In part one of our Fantasyland retrospective we look at the European adventures which inspired Walt's storybook tales and Remember the Magic™ of some of Fantasyland's past offerings. This month's special guest, historian and Imagineer Tom Morris, also drops in with some insight into the design of the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland. History, music, and more - head for the second star to the right, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 21 - Town Hall: Eddie Sotto, Part II
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
This month's Progress City Town Hall continues with part two of our interview with designer and former Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotto. Eddie started at Disney in 1986 and rose to be Senior Vice President, Concept Design. In this episode we discuss his memories of Michael Eisner, talk about why someone leaves Imagineering, and analyze some of the issues facing the industry today. From one Progress City to another - make room for Shrunken Ed, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 20 - Town Hall: Eddie Sotto, Part I
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
This month's Progress City Town Hall features our interview with designer and former Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotto. Eddie started at Disney in 1986 and rose to be Senior Vice President, Concept Design. In our wide-ranging talk we discuss everything from the unique appeal of Knott's Berry Farm to what, exactly, he was cooking up in his Imagineering Concept Development Studio. From Six Flags Power Plant to Pooh's Hunny Hunt, from Herb Ryman to Tony Baxter - we have ignition, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 19 - Main Street, U.S.A.!
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour marches right down the middle of Main Street for a look at this area's influences and history! We'll examine what there is to see in Marceline, Missouri, take a trip with Walt to the 1948 Chicago Railroad Fair and Greenfield Village, listen to the soundscape of Main Street, and Remember the Magic™ of past Main Street offerings such as the Walt Disney Story and Penny Arcade. We even talk Main Street with this month's special guest, Eddie Sotto! History, music, and more - put on your Sunday clothes, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 18 - Town Hall: Bob Holland
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
This month's Progress City Town Hall features our interview with former Disney Imagineer and executive, Bob Holland. Bob got his start during the construction of Epcot Center and retired after 26 years as the Vice President of Resort Development. He talks us through many of his projects from the built to the unbuilt, and tells tales of an array of architectural personalities as well as Disney icons such as Michael Eisner and Dick Nunis. From Epcot to the Mediterranean Resort, from the Grand Floridian to Lava Lagoon - mind the muck wave, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!