![The Progress City Radio Hour](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg.jpg)
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
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 30 - The Glorious Fourth!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jul 12, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 30 - The Glorious Fourth!
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour picks up our fife and drum for another celebration of the Fourth of July! In this patriotic episode we'll look back at how Disney parks celebrated the Bicentennial, and examine some very early concepts for Epcot's American Adventure. We'll also walk you through a lengthy televised spectacle of Americana from 1991. History, music, and more - strike up the band, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 29 - Frontierland! Part II](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 29 - Frontierland! Part II
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour sets sail down the mighty Mississippi for more wild west excitement in Frontierland! In part two of this month's episode we look at how Mark Twain influenced Walt Disney's youth. We'll also look at Frontierland dining options from Disneyland's past, hear a catchy ditty about Nature's Wonderland, and continue our retrospective tour of Walt Disney World's Frontierland! History, music, and more - send down another bag of golden corn, Klondike, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 28 - Frontierland! Part I](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 28 - Frontierland! Part I
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
The Progress City Radio Hour hits the dusty trail in search of frontier adventure! In part one of our Frontierland episode we look at the musical legacy of some of Disney's western offerings and revisit the televised exploits of Texas John Slaughter. We also begin our trip back through time to Remember the Magic of Frontierland's past at Walt Disney World. History, music, and more - prepare for the wildest ride in the wilderness, it's the Progress City Radio Hour!
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 27 - Adventureland! Part II](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
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!
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 26 - Adventureland! Part I](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
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!
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 25 - Town Hall: Tom Morris, Part II](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
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!
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 24 - Town Hall: Tom Morris, Part I](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
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!
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 23 - Fantasyland! Part II](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
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!
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 22 - Fantasyland! Part I](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
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!
![The Progress City Radio Hour - Episode 21 - Town Hall: Eddie Sotto, Part II](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8753442/PCUSA_podcast_logo2_lg_300x300.jpg)
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!