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Episode Synopsis
Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney.
This week we talk with journalist and author Chuck Schmidt about his new book Marty, Mickey and Me.
You may already by familiar with Chuck’s work from his previous books or his regular column on Allears.net, but even if you aren’t, this isn’t an episode you want to miss.
We get into Chuck’s incredible career, from making early connections within the Disney company to numerous stories involving some incredible Disney Legends (I mean how amazing would it be to just causally run into Joe Rohde?)
And if you want to read about even more of Chuck’s incredible stories with Disney Legend Marty Sklar, check out his book Marty, Mickey and Me which is out now.
Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.
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Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Chuck’s Love of Disney 02:53
How Has Covering Disney Changed Over the Years? 07:47
Meeting Marty Sklar 10:23
Stories with Marty 15:07
The Journey of Making Marty, Mickey and Me 27:48
Favorite Disney Story Chuck’s Covered 37:50
Disneyland Was Kind of a Mess When it Opened 39:49
Imagineers Can Do Anything 46:16
Kevin Rafferty in The Rolling Stones?!? 48:14
Chuck’s Other Books 49:50
Marty, Mickey and Me is Out Now! 54:29
This week we talk with journalist and author Chuck Schmidt about his new book Marty, Mickey and Me.
You may already by familiar with Chuck’s work from his previous books or his regular column on Allears.net, but even if you aren’t, this isn’t an episode you want to miss.
We get into Chuck’s incredible career, from making early connections within the Disney company to numerous stories involving some incredible Disney Legends (I mean how amazing would it be to just causally run into Joe Rohde?)
And if you want to read about even more of Chuck’s incredible stories with Disney Legend Marty Sklar, check out his book Marty, Mickey and Me which is out now.
Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode.
Don’t forget to check us out on:
-Youtube
Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order.
Timestamps
Welcome 00:00
Chuck’s Love of Disney 02:53
How Has Covering Disney Changed Over the Years? 07:47
Meeting Marty Sklar 10:23
Stories with Marty 15:07
The Journey of Making Marty, Mickey and Me 27:48
Favorite Disney Story Chuck’s Covered 37:50
Disneyland Was Kind of a Mess When it Opened 39:49
Imagineers Can Do Anything 46:16
Kevin Rafferty in The Rolling Stones?!? 48:14
Chuck’s Other Books 49:50
Marty, Mickey and Me is Out Now! 54:29
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