Show Notes

The Walt Disney Company is worth $147B today. With over 800 films to its name, multiple television networks like ESPN and ABC, Pixar, Marvel, streaming, resorts and theme parks worldwide, it’s the second-largest media conglomerate in the world. But before Mickey, before poisoned apples and before roller coasters, Walt Disney was rejected. He was fired from a local newspaper for “lacking creativity.” He was told drawing cartoons did not a proper career make. And his very first animation company went under. Join us for a special two-part episode as we tell Disney’s story – from bankruptcy to billions.

The primary source for this episode is:
Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination by Neal Gabler

Writer & Host: Sidney Hirst-O’Reilly
Executive Producer & Co-Host: Terry O’Reilly
Research: Allison Pinches
Director: Callie O’Reilly
Supervising Producer: Debbie O’Reilly
Engineer: Geoff Devine
Theme Music: Ian Lefeuvre & Ari Posner
Tunes: APM Music

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