This week, Scott welcomes the amazingly talented Jim Landis to the show! These two friends have a great chat about how Jim got started with The Walt Disney Company, the different performing jobs he had in Disneyland Park and on tour, and his transition to Los Angeles where he became a Prop Master for television and movies where he worked for Melissa McCarthy and on the Will & Grace reboot juuuuust to name a few. Jim also talks about the highlight of his career as a Prop Master, his thoughts ...
Aug 22, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Last week was Fantastical Flashback with Sam Bird - Part 1 where Sam talked about the different roles he’s had at The Walt Disney Company including stories from his time in the Art Department. Sam also talked about repelling down from the ceiling in it’s a small world, working on the holiday overlay for Jungle Cruise and Haunted Mansion, working on Frozen at the Hyperion, and being a test rider on the Tower of Terror. This week, Sam and Scott continue their conversation as they play The Mouse an...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Hello and welcome to the first Fantastical Flashback episode of The Mouse and Me! Now there are THREE types of episodes - Interviews, Magical Moments, and Fantastical Flashback. Fantastical Flashback episodes will do three things: (1) It’ll give consistent listeners a nice throwback and a reminder of some of the amazing things the guest and Scott talked about; (2) It’ll give new listeners the opportunity to discover these interviews if they don’t listen from the very beginning; (3) It allows Sco...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Christopher Gattelli, the Tony Award-winning choreographer for Disney's Newsies, stops by The Mouse and Me for an enlightening chat about his long and amazing Broadway, film, and television career as a performer, director, and choreographer. For Newsies, Christopher was also awarded the 2012 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Choreography. SOME of his other Broadway choreography and directing credits include The King & I, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, SpongeBob SquarePants: T...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Have you ever wondered which high speed thrill rides are the fastest at the Walt Disney World Resort? If so, you’re in luck because in this Magical Moments episode, in order of speed, Scott will be counting down the top 10 fastest rides at The Most Magical Place On Earth! For your safety, remain seated with your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the ride vehicle...and be sure to watch your kids. If any of you folks are wearin’ hats or glasses, best remove ’em—’cause this here’s the wildest podc...
Jul 25, 2023•16 min
The Mouse and Me has some good news - Bianca Heard is baaaaack! Last week, Scott and Bianca had so much fun talking about her first Disney memory, her career as a dancer in Magic Kingdom, working on Disney Cruise Line, and what it was like being really good friends with Mrs. Incredible and Princess Tiana. Bianca also shared her thoughts on casting equality at Walt Disney World and why Awesome Mix Live! is one of her all-time favorite shows in a Disney park. This week, these two friends finish th...
Jul 18, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Bianca Heard started at the Walt Disney Company as a character performer and equity dancer in 2016. She opened Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire as Princess Tiana and Discovery Island Carnivale at Animal Kingdom. She went on to perform in Festival of Fantasy as Tiana, danced in a Super Bowl Parade down Main Street, and at Princess Elena’s Coronation. In 2018, she took a contract on the Disney Wonder to perform at Tiana’s Place and ultimately returned to Walt Disney World as an equity actor, perfor...
Jul 11, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Bill Disbennett returns to The Mouse and Me this week! In this week’s episode, Bill and Scott get to finish their talk - they get into Bill's transition from a Disney performing artist to his current role at the Walt Disney World Resort, Bill explains why he thinks Slinky Dog Dash is the best roller coaster ever, what dish he always orders at The Polite Pig at Disney Springs, and so much more! We know you're just going to love Part 2 of Scott's conversation with his pal, Bill Disbennett! Be sure...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In show business, a gypsy is a term of endearment and respect. A gypsy is a member of the chorus…the ensemble…the singers and dancers who travel from show to show and Bill Disbennett was a true gypsy. Bill has danced all around the world, starting at Six Flags St. Louis and then Opryland USA for 3 years. From there, he danced for Disney in a travel trade show to promote Disney’s MGM Studios, performing in 30 cities to get the word out to travel agents about the new theme park. Bill was then hire...
Jun 27, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Oh, boy! Thomas is back this week and he and Scott continue their talk about all things Disney including what Thomas was most proud of while working for Disney, entertainment in the parks, a very interesting popcorn bucket, and so much more! If you haven't already, be sure to check out Part 1 with Thomas where he discusses his time in Grease on Broadway, what it was like working with Linda Blair, and he shares some of the funny mishaps while he was on stage. Thomas also talks about his transitio...
Jun 20, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Thomas Schultheis worked for The Walt Disney Company for 15 years, primarily as the Disney Youth Programs Sales Manager for Disney Performing Arts at the Disneyland Resort. Under his award winning leadership, his team created "Disney Performing Arts Presents: An Educators Summit: Inspiring Brilliance", a 2 day Summit which hosted educators from around the world. He also developed the first individual workshop opportunity for students at The Walt Disney Company called "Disney Performing Arts Open...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Linda Griffin is a tour guide at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, and that's where she and Scott met this past February. In talking with her, not only did Scott realize that they had several friends in common, he learned that Linda was in the full run of the LA company of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and did two national tours of that show along with her husband (who was a musician in the pit) and her son (who played Chip!) Scott also learned that Linda was in the original Broadw...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In just one week, three of Scott's friends mentioned that they’re not going to Disney because it’s too expensive or that they’re waiting to go until they’re able to save up enough money…and THAT'S what inspired this episode. Three indisputable facts about Disney are: Fact #1 - Disney is fun. Fact #2 - Disney can be expensive. Fact #3 - A trip to Disney can be more affordable than you imagine. Planning a Disney trip on a smaller budget can be done and, in Scott's opinion, a lot of this comes down...
May 30, 2023•32 min
The wonderful and talented Karen Shriner is back to finish her conversation with Scott about about her long and incredible career as a cast member on Disney Cruise Line, working for Disney Vacation Club, and her time singing with Voices of Liberty at the American Pavilion in Epcot. This week, Karen and Scott continue their talk about her Voices of Liberty experiences and they talk quite a bit about the snacks in the parks, Karen's favorite attraction, the best seats on Soarin’, her favorite show...
May 23, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Karen Shriner earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Millikin University and has 20 years of experience in a variety of roles with the Walt Disney Company. She traveled the world for Disney Cruise Line, where she played multiple roles in the Award-Winning Broadway style shows aboard the Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic. She also served on the leadership team, where she was responsible for maintaining the musical integrity of all the shows and training the cast on new music fo...
May 16, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Danny Slowik returns to The Mouse and Me this week where he and Scott finish their conversation about his time working for Walt Disney Attractions in marketing and as an assistant producer for Disney Consumer Products for Latin America. Danny also shares what he appreciates about Disney even more now that he's an adult, a Disney tradition he must do every time he visits the parks, and they talk in depth about food, snacks, attractions, and shows in the parks and so much more! Email: TheMouseAndM...
May 09, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Danny Slowik began his Disney career at the Disney Store and he quickly transitioned to Disney-MGM Studios as a tour guide, gangster, and bandit on The Great Movie Ride. Also at Walt Disney World, Danny worked in Magic Kingdom at Splash Mountain and as a skipper at Jungle Cruise and went on to work for Walt Disney Attractions in marketing and as an assistant producer for Disney Consumer Products for Latin America. Danny is also a pilot (he flies Embrarer 145 jets for United Express), divemaster,...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Writer, author, and Walt Disney World alumni of 20 years, Michael Lyons, stops by The Mouse and Me this week to talk about his amazing career and time spent at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Michael is a freelance writer specializing in film, television, and pop culture. He’s contributed over 500 articles to such websites as AnimationWorldNetwork.com and fandom.com and the publications Cinefantastique, ReMIND, and Disney Magazine. He’s the author of the book, Drawn to Greatness: Disney’s Anima...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Disney legend / musician / singer / artist / composer / arranger / amazing human being, Carol Stein, joins Scott this week for an incredible chat about her musical training, her travels around the world as a musician, her 30+ years at Walt Disney World and so much more! Carol Stein was born in Miami, Florida where she began her classical piano studies at the age of four. As a composer, arranger, and musician, she’s traveled the world where she performed all over Europe, Asia, and the United Stat...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 15
There’s so much Disney news that comes out on a daily basis, whether it’s about Disney Cruise Line, a new movie, a new character meet and greet, attraction updates, and so on…so what Scott has done is compiled some of the bigger and latest news for his first Magical Moments about...Disney news! Be sure to come back next week and listen to Scott's interview with legendary Walt Disney World musician, Carol Stein. Scott recently spent a wonderful day with Carol at Animal Kingdom where they watched ...
Apr 11, 2023•16 min
Last week, Ron talked about his incredible career as a manager and he and Scott had an in-depth talk about his time as a stunt man for Lights! Motors! Action! at Disney’s MGM Studios, how he and Herbie the Love Bug helped to create magic for a young guest, his time teaching Traditions, a program to help Cast Members learn about the past, present and future of the Walt Disney company, and more. Ron was a lot of fun and we know you'll love part 2 of this interview where these two friends continue ...
Apr 04, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week, Scott chats with actor, author, and stuntman Rox Fox. Ron's background encompasses everything from film to live shows & renaissance festivals to audiobooks. His theme park entertainment background includes almost 2 decades with Universal, and over two decades with Disney. With Disney, he started in attractions operations and left the company when his film and TV career took off, never imagining he would return…but he did as a member of the opening stunt team for Lights Motors Acti...
Mar 28, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Nick LaMedica takes a quick break from the pride lands and joins Scott for an enlightening chat about what life is like playing Zazu in "The Lion King." They also talk about Nick's career and his work as an actor and puppeteer for Broadway tours including "War Horse." At the end of the interview, Scott shares fun facts about 'The Lion King," which were provided by Disney Theatrical Productions. Nick received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College and did not let the...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Oh, boy! This is the first Magical Moments episode of Season 2 and it's all about Mickey Mouse! One of Walt Disney’s most famous quotes about his accomplishments is: “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." Enjoy this Magical Moments episode, which is full of fun facts about the world's most recognizable and universally acclaimed fictional characters of all time! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB &...
Mar 14, 2023•17 min
Roz Ryan is back! Last week, Roz and Scott talked about Roz's long and fulfilling Broadway career, her time working on AMEN with Sherman Hemsley, the recording process for "Hercules," and so much more. This week, these two friends continue their chat about some of Roz's other Disney projects and her time at the Disneyland Resort. They also chat character, attractions, food, more food, and the biggest snack in the history of this planet - the turkey leg! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Supp...
Mar 07, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Roz Ryan, the Muse of Comedy from the animated feature film, "Hercules," stops by The Mouse and Me this week for Part 1 of her interview with Scott! Roz has entertained audiences for more than 40 years as an actress, singer, recording artist, and nightclub and concert performer. On Broadway, she played the role of Effie White in "Dreamgirls," the Nell Carter role in "Ain't Misbehavin'," The Ghost of Christmas Present in "A Christmas Carol," Mabel in "The Pajama Game," Bertha in "One Mo' Time," E...
Feb 28, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Cullen Douglas returns to The Mouse and Me this week! Cullen and Scott talk about the different roles Cullen had when he worked at Walt Disney World, his park planning strategy, what he would change if he were in charge of the Disney Parks, Dole Whip flavors, classic attractions, and so much more! Enjoy Part 2 with Cullen Douglas! Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcas...
Feb 21, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Cullen Douglas works on the stage, in front of the camera in both television and film, and behind the scenes as a show runner, writer, and director. He co-founded the film production company, 12th Angel Productions, to make films that examine the human condition in thought-provoking and inspiring ways. The first project he wrote and directed through his company was the short film, Fading Scars, set against 9/11. The second project was Portrait of a Woman at Dawn, a #MeToo-inspired story set in 1...
Feb 14, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Jared Bradshaw returns to The Mouse and Me this week where he and Scott talk about Jared's involvement in Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...and Beyond, his time spent at Aulani, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and Tokyo DisneySea. They also talk about the different versions of some of the attractions at the different parks around the world and they go deeeeep with the Disney talk when they play Huey, Dewey, and Louie and As the Nose Grows - Pinocchio True or False. Be sure to check out Jared and ...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Jared Bradshaw is best known for his 8 year run in the Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys” where he played 10 of the 11 roles in the show. He also originated the role of Jerry Jubilee and performed the role of Willy Wonka in the original Broadway cast of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Off-Broadway, he starred in the hit “Forbidden Broadway” for 3 years, is on the cast album, and got to perform AS the stars FOR the stars themselves including Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Groff, and David Hyde Pierc...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 6
