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Walt's Oasis

This podcast discusses animals from the World of Disney. Topics come from the world of animated film, shorts, live-action film, theme parks, documentaries, and more. Informed by the values established by Walt Disney, we will discuss subjects ranging from Figaro, the residents of Animal Kingdom, the True-Life Adventures films, and much more!

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    155. Writer & Storyman Larry Clemmons Part 3 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am concluding my three-part series featuring Writer and Storyman Larry Clemmons.  In this episode I discuss his work on Robin Hood (1973), The Rescuers (1977), and The Fox and the Hound (1981).Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here (Big Band Simple Piece).  First Break sounds are available here (Swinging Big Band Instrumental).  Second break sounds are available here (France Paris Accordian Music).

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    154. Writer & Storyman Larry Clemmons Part 2 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my three-part series featuring Writer and Storyman Larry Clemmons.  In this episode I discuss his work on The Jungle Book (1967), The Aristocats (1970), and Robin Hood (1973), Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here (BigBand Simple Piece).  First Break sounds are available here(Swinging Big Band Instrumental).  Second break sounds are available here (France Paris Accordian Music).

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    153. Writer & Storyman Larry Clemmons Part 1 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my three-part series featuring Writer and Storyman Larry Clemmons.  In this episode I discuss his Disney career from 1932 to 1941 and work on Disneyland. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here (BigBand Simple Piece).  First Break sounds are available here (Swinging Big Band Instrumental).  Second break sounds are available here (France Paris Accordion Music).

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    152. Pixar's Coco (2017)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Pixar’s Coco (2017).Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here (Mexican Celebration).  First Break sounds are available here (AcousticMexican Guitar).  Second break sounds are available here (Little Village).

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    151. Walt Disney's That Darn Cat! (1965) Part 2 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Walt Disney’s That Darn Cat!  This live-action film released in 1965.  This is the second of two episodes featuring this film.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here (Cosy Quirky Comedy).  First Break sounds are available here (Detectives Among us Dramady).  Second break sounds are available here (Mischievous Accordion Dramady).

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    150. Walt Disney's That Darn Cat! (1965) Part 1 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Walt Disney’s That Darn Cat!  This live-action film released in 1965.  This is the first of two episodes featuring this film.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here (CosyQuirky Comedy).  First Break sounds are available here(Detectives Among us Dramady).  Second break sounds are available here (Mischievous Accordion Dramady).

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    149. Spike the Bee & Nature's Half Acre (1951)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I have two segments.  The first features the animated character Spike the Bee who premiered in the 1948 short Inferior Decorator.  Thesecond features the True-Life Adventure featurette Nature’s Half Acre (1951).Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here onSoundDino (The buzzing of insects and the cheerful chirping of birds).  First Break sounds are available here (Warbler garden, song thrush. Chaffinch and European robin)).  Second break sounds are available here (Warbler Garden and Gold Finch).

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    148. Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Ostrich, & Sitatunga (Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom & Animal Kingdom Lodge)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring three animals’ guests can see at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge: Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Ostrich, and Sitatunga.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here.  First Break sounds are available here.  Second break sounds are available here.

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    147. Charles August "Nick" Nichols (Director of Pluto Shorts)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring director Charles August “ Nick” Nichols who is most known for directing animated shorts starring Pluto.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here (Spirited Ragtime).  First Break sounds are available here (Vaudeville Sweetie).  Second break sounds are available here (Bouncy Bunnies).  

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    146. Beauty and the Beast (1991) Part 2 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring the full-length animated film Beauty and the Beast.  This is episode two of two.This film was discussed in prior episodes including with prior guests Tom Sito, Dave Pruiksma, Russ Edmonds, Ed Ghertner, Brian P. McEntee; and during my series featuring Vance Gerry. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on SoundDino (The Sound of the Forest Where the Fairies Live).  First Break sounds are available here (The Sound of MorningBirds).  Second break sounds are available here (Fairytale Cartoon Background Music).

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    145. Beauty and the Beast (1991) Part 1 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the full-length animated film Beauty and the Beast.  This is episode one of two.This film was discussed in prior episodes including with prior guests Tom Sito, Dave Pruiksma, Russ Edmonds, Ed Ghertner, Brian P. McEntee; and during my series featuring Vance Gerry. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on SoundDino (The Sound of the Forest Where the Fairies Live).  First Break sounds are available here (The Sound of Morning Birds).  Second break sounds are available here (Fairytale Cartoon Background Music).   Third break sounds are available here. (Floresta Magica)

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    144. Nature's Strangest Creatures (1959)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Nature’s Strangest Creatures, a 16-minute nature featurette filmed in Australia by Alfred and Elma Milotte.It is available on YouTube on the Keeping Walt in Disney YouTube Channel.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here.  First break sounds available here. Second break sounds available here.

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    143. Background Artist Al Dempster Part 2 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, is episode two of two featuring Background Artist Al Dempster.  In this episode I discuss Al Dempster’s work on several features including The Jungle Book (1967) and Robin Hood (1973).   Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Awkward Comic Whimsical Music). First break sounds available here (Quirky Whimsical Play). Second break sounds available here. (Birds’ Forest)

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    142. Background Artist Al Dempster Part 1 of 2

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, is episode one of two featuring Background Artist Al Dempster.  In this episode I discuss his initial career at the studio from 1939-1945 and career as an illustrator for the Little Golden books.  Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Awkward Comic Whimsical Music). First break sounds available here (Quirky Whimsical Play). Second break sounds available here. (Birds’ Forest)

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    141. Polar Bear Part 2 of 2 (The Wonderful World of Disney & Disneynature)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Polar bear, as a continuation of last week’s episode.  Topics this week include the Polar bears inclusion in several films and a Disneynature 2022 documentary.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Cold Arctic Ambient). First break sounds available here (Canada Goose).

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    140. Polar Bear Part 1 of 2 (Men Against the Arctic 1955 & White Wilderness 1958)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Polar bear.  Topics include the habitats and behaviors of the Polar Bear; and the animal’s inclusion in two works from the world of Disney.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Cold Arctic Ambient). First break sounds available here (Canada Goose).

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    139. James and the Giant Peach (1996) Part 3 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am concluding my three-part series featuring James and the Giant Peach (1996)Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Cinematic Journey) First break sounds available here(Adventure- Movie & Animation Soundtrack). Second break sounds available here. (Adventure Time).

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    138. James and the Giant Peach (1996) Part 2 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my three-part series featuring James and the Giant Peach (1996)Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Cinematic Journey) First break sounds available here(Adventure- Movie & Animation Soundtrack). Second break sounds available here. (Adventure Time).

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    137. James and the Giant Peach (1996) Part 1 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my three-part series featuring James and the Giant Peach (1996)Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Cinematic Journey) First break sounds available here (Adventure- Movie & Animation Soundtrack). Second break sounds available here. (Adventure Time).

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    136. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 5 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I conclude my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940).You can find the 1940 Silver Screen article discussing Jiminy Cricket here. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Europeaon Intrigue First break sounds available here (Traveler’s Waltz). Second break sounds available here. (Mischievous accordion dramady) 

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    135. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 4 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940).You can find the 1940 Silver Screen article discussing Jiminy Cricket here. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (European Intrigue) First break sounds available here (Traveler’s Waltz). Second break sounds available here. (Mischievous accordion dramady) 

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    134. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 3 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940).You can find the 1940 Silver Screen article discussing Jiminy Cricket here. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (European Intrigue). First break sounds available here (Traveler’s Waltz). Second break sounds available here. (Mischievous accordion dramady) 

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    133. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 2 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940).You can find the 1940 Silver Screen article discussing Jiminy Cricket here. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Telling the Story).  First break sounds available here (Accordion). Second break sounds available here (Magical Journey).  Third break sounds available here (Ways of the wizard).

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    132. Walt Disney's Pinocchio (1940) Part 1 of 5

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940).Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (Telling the Story).  First break sounds available here (Accordion). Second break sounds available here (Magical Journey).  Third break sounds available here (Ways of the wizard).

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    131. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the 1996 full-length animated film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which is available for viewing on Disney+.You can list to prior episodes where I discuss work on this feature with Dave Pruiksma and Ed Ghertner. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here (Feast Celebration).  First break sounds available here (Notre Dame Bells).  Second break sounds available here (Medieval Reverie). 

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    130. The Olympic Elk (1952 True-Life Adventure Featurette)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the 1952 True-Life Adventure featurette The Olympic Elk which is available for viewing on Disney+.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here.  First break sounds available here.  Second break sounds available here. 

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    129. Home on the Range (2004)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the 2004 full-length animated film Home on the Range. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay (WesternCowboy Duel Background).   First break sounds available hereon Pixabay (Country Adventure). Second break sounds available here on Sound Dino (Sunrise on the Ranch).

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    128. Bongo & Black Rhinoceros (Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I feature two animals who reside at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: Bongo& Black Rhinoceros.  Both animals can be seen by guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris located in the Africa section of Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] sounds are available here.  First break sounds available here.  Second break sounds available here.  Outro sounds available here.

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    127. Giant Panda (Disneynature's Born in China 2016 & Expedition China 2017)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Giant Panda, seen in two Disneynature features: Born in China& Expedition China.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro music available on Pixabay here.  First break sounds available here.  Second break sounds available here.  Third break sounds available here.

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    126. Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951) Part 3 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring 1951’s Alice in Wonderland. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] can enjoy programs mentioned in the show here: One Hour in Wonderland, The Fred Waring Show, Operation:Wonderland, and Lux Radio Theatre. Intro and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay.  First break sounds available here. Second break sounds available here. 

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    125. Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951) Part 2 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring 1951’s Alice in Wonderland. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay.  First break sounds available here. Second break sounds available here. 

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    124. Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951) Part 1 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring 1951’s Alice in Wonderland. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay.  First break sounds available here. Second break sounds available here. 

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    123. Pixar's Up (2009)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring Pixar’s Up (2009).Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] heard in order are available on xeno-canto.org: Tropical Mockingbird, Eastern Meadowlark,Plumbeous Seedeater, Orange-winged Amazon, and Orange-breasted Falcon.

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    122. Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955) Part 3 of 3 with Guests Holly Foster Wells & Marcy Carriker Smothers

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am concluding my series featuring 1955’s Lady and the Tramp.You can learn more about Peggy Lee at peggylee.com.You can learn more about Marcy Carikker Smothers at her website here. I previously discussed Lady and the Tramp with the help of animation expert Nancy Beiman as part of my series featuring Ken O’Connor. You can watch Disneyland’s Cavalcade of Songs on the Keeping Walt in Disney YouTube channel. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay. 

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    121. Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955) Part 2 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring 1955’s Lady and the Tramp.I previously discussed Lady and the Tramp with the help of animation expert Nancy Beiman as part of my series featuring Ken O’Connor. You can watch Disneyland’s Cavalcade of Songs on the Keeping Walt in Disney YouTube channel. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay.  First break sounds available here. Second break sounds available here. 

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    120. Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955) Part 1 of 3

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring 1955’s Lady and the Tramp.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on Pixabay.  First break sounds available here. Second break sounds available here.  Third break sounds available here. 

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    119. West Indian Manatee (Walt Disney World's Epcot)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the West Indian Manatee, which guests can see at Walt Disney World’s Epcot.  Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on xeno-canto.org. First break and second break sounds are available on xeno-canto.org here and here.

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    118. Okapi & Ituri Forest (Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom & Animal Kingdom Lodge)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am featuring the Okapi, an animal guests visiting Walt Disney World can view at Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Okapi is visible on Kilimanjaro Safaris and on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and Animal Kingdom; and on the Pembe Savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds are available here on xeno-canto.org.  Sounds of the Congo Pea Fowl heard during the first break are available here on xeno-canto.org.  Sounds of the Congo Peacock heard during the second break are accessible here on Wikimedia Commons.  Sounds heard during the 3rdand 4th break are available on xeno-canto.org here and here. 

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    117. James Algar Part 6 of 6 (Guest Laurie Algar Adams)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I concludemy series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977.  In this episode I am joined by Jim’s daughter, Laurie Algar Adams.  You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to seeimages of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds available on Pixabayhere. 

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    116. James Algar Part 5 of 6 (The Wonderful World of Disney, America the Beautiful & More)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977.  In this episode I discuss his work on several live action films as well as work on attractions for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to see images of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams, who willjoin me in the last part of the series. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds available on Pixabay here

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    115. James Algar Part 4 of 6 (The Legend of Lobo 1962, The Incredible Journey 1963, & More)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977.  In this episode I discuss his work on several live action films including 1962’s The Legend of Lobo and 1963’s TheIncredible Journey.  You can watch One Day at Beetle Rock here on The Classic Disney TV Channel. You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to see images of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams, who willjoin me in the last part of the series. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds available on Pixabay here.

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    114. James Algar Part 3 of 6 (True-Life Adventure Series, Grand Canyon 1958, & Ten Who Dared 1960)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977.  In this episode I discuss Algar’s work on the True-Life Adventure series and on Grand Canyon (1958) and thelive-action film Ten Who Dared (1960).For the Disneyland television episodes I mentioned, please visit the following YouTube page: The Classic Disney TV Channel. Sounds heard this episode are from xeno-canto.org in order: African lion, African elephant, hippopotamus, Mottled Owl, and Soundscape (Australia). You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to see images of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams, who willjoin me in the last part of the series. Please follow myself and the show onInstagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected].

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    113. James Algar Part 2 of 6 (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad & True-Life Adventure Series)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuingmy series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977. In this episode I discuss Algar’s work as a director for 1949’s The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and work on the True-Life Adventure series.  You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to see images of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams, who willjoin me in the last part of the series. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram@spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] sounds in the episode are retrievedfrom xeno-canto.org: yellow-breastedchat, grasshopper sparrow, Canada Goose, American Bison, and vesper sparrow.

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    112. James Algar Part 1 of 6 (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, & Bambi)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am beginning my series featuring James Algar, who worked at Disney as a director, writer, producer, and more for 43-years from 1934-1977.  In this episode I discuss his work on several full-length animated films: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Fantasia (1940), and Bambi (1942). You can visit 43yearswithdisney.com to see images of James Algar, posted by his daughter, Laurie Algar Adams, who willjoin me in the last part of the series. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds available on the Internet Archive here.  First and second mid-roll sounds are available from pixabay.com here.

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    111. Cotton-Top Tamarin, Grevy's Zebra, & Wallaby (Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom)

    This week on Walt’s Oasis I feature three animals who reside at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. The first is the Cotton-Top Tamarin located in the Discovery Island section of the Park.  Next is the Grevy’s Zebra which are located on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in the African section of the Park.  Finally, I feature the Wallaby who reside in the Oasis section of Animal Kingdom.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and Outro sounds “Amazon Jungle Morning” are available on Pixabay here.  First mid-roll sounds “Maasai Camp Nature Sounds” are available on Pixabay here.  Second mid-roll sounds “Kookaburras in the Victoria Bush” are available on Pixabay here.

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    110. Vance Gerry Part 9 of 9 (Guest Tom Sito, Story Artist- The Lion King 1993 & Pocahontas 1995)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry.  In this episode, Iam joined by guest Tom Sito.I was previously joined by Tom in episode 33.  In that episode we discussed his work on films including The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Fantasia 2000.  Tom’s work in the world of animation outside of Disney includes serving as a storyboard artist for 1998’s The Prince of Egypt and storyboard supervisor for Shrek.  He is currently a Professor of Cinematic Practice at USC's George Lucas School of Cinematic Arts. I would highly recommend visiting the VanceGerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds available on Pixabay here

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    109. Vance Gerry Part 8 of 9 (Guest John Ramirez, Story Artist- Hercules 1997 & Tarzan 1999)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry.  In this episode, I am joined by guest John Ramirez.John’s time with the Walt Disney company includes work as a story artist for 1997’s Hercules,1999’s Tarzan, and Toy Story 2.  Beyond the world of animation, John has also worked in the field of theme park design, including for Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland.  Other accomplishments include designing floats for the Pasadena Rose Parade (also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade).  I will link to his website in the show notes which includes storyboards, concept designs, and more from projects around the world. You can visit his website here. I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds available on Pixabay here

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    108. Vance Gerry Part 7 of 9 (Guest Bruce Morris, Story Artist- Finding Nemo 2003)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry.  In this episode, I am joined by guest Bruce Morris.Bruce attended the California Institute of the Arts from 1975-1979 prior to joining the Walt Disney Studios. His time at the studio includes working in the Story Department for features including Pocahontas, Hercules, and Finding Nemo. I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared.Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds available on Pixabay here

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    107. Vance Gerry Part 6 of 9 (Guest Brian P. McEntee, Art Director - Beauty and the Beast 1991)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry.  In this episode, I am joined by guest Brian P. McEntee who previously joined me in episode 57.Brian’s career in animation includes work as Art Director for 1991’s Beauty and the Beast and Production Designer for 2002’s Ice Age. I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds available on Pixabay here

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    106. Vance Gerry Part 5 of 9 (Guest Ron Clements, Director The Great Mouse Detective 1986 & Hercules 1997)

    This week on the Walt’s Oasis podcast, I am continuing my series featuring layout artist, story man, and visual development artist Vance Gerry.  In this episode, I am joined by guest Ron Clements, who shares memories of Vance and what he learned from him.Ron Clements joined Disney in the 1970’s and directed seven films for the studio: The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog, and Moana. I would highly recommend visiting the Vance Gerry Memorial Blog and a 1986 episode of the Disney Family Album, a television show on which Gerry appeared. Please follow myself and the show on Instagram @spencerwright1989 and @waltoasis. Please also feel free to e-mail any comments, questions, or episode suggestions to [email protected] and outro sounds available on Pixabay here

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast discusses animals from the World of Disney. Topics come from the world of animated film, shorts, live-action film, theme parks, documentaries, and more. Informed by the values established by Walt Disney, we will discuss subjects ranging from Figaro, the residents of Animal Kingdom, the True-Life Adventures films, and much more!

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Spencer Wright

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